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Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 IACP/LogIn Excellence in Victim Services Award. The IACP Victim Services Committee and LogIn, Inc., created this award to honor law enforcement agencies that make exemplary efforts in providing innovative service to victims of crime. This award recognizes agencies that utilize best practices, including effective partnerships, training methods, and performance monitoring tools to place victims at the center of their problem-solving efforts. Let your community know that your department focuses on the needs of crime victims.

For more information about the Excellence in Victim Services Award, or to apply for a nomination, visit the IACP website, e-mail Christina Horst, or call 800.843.4227 x837. All applications must be submitted and postmarked no later than May 4, 2012.

IACP Net offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

One of the big issues that law enforcement must continually deal with is communication. We all know that the majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public is in emergency, sometimes adversarial, or emotional situations. So how do we communicate better with the people we serve? The answer to that question is simple; just have a cup of coffee. This document can be located in the Core database under document #620734. Log in to IACP Net and view this document.

Police foundations are vehicles through which police departments and the private sector interact. Pam Delaney, executive director for the National Network of Police Foundations, shares her expertise on how police foundations can assist law enforcement agencies in leveraging resources and working with private sector partners. This podcast, which includes a full transcript, can be located in the Core database under document #620616. Log in to IACP Net and listen to this podcast.

The purpose of this policy from the Schaumburg, Illinois, Police Department is to establish procedures for the investigation and reporting of traffic crashes. The full text of this policy can be located in the Policies database under document #602169. Log in to IACP Net and view this policy.

Did you know that you can share information about your department on IACP Net? Your Department Profile can display a listing of your special units, any awards you've won, your accreditation status, your website, and more. You can even upload pictures of your patch, badge, vehicle, and building! Update your information by clicking on Edit in the Find Departments section. Log in to IACP Net today and update your department's profile.

MetLife Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are partnering for the eleventh year to recognize, sustain and share the work of innovative partnerships between community groups and police to promote neighborhood safety and revitalization. Awardees will receive monetary grants ranging from $15,000 to $30,000. For more information on this grant opportunity, please log in to IACP Net and visit the IACP Net Funding section.

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IACP Net Alert highlights some recent additions to the online information resource for the business side of policing, www.iacpnet.com.

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