International Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc.

Summary

The Leadership Initiative supports the overall enhancement of efforts by law enforcement nationwide to effectively respond to and investigate crimes of violence against women. This interactive and multi–faceted law enforcement leadership initiative continues to build a national network of law enforcement leaders committed to addressing violence against women. The goals of the program are to increase the capacity of law enforcement executives and first–line supervisors to prioritize violence against women within departments, strengthen the commitment of law enforcement officers to effectively address violence against women, and enhance the ability of law enforcement and communities to respond to victims. Resources and tools available at no cost include: Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence: A Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide to Enforcing Orders of Protection Nationwide; Sexual Assault Guidelines and Investigative Strategies (including supplemental report form); Bringing Sexual Assault Offenders to Justice: A Law Enforcement Response; Addressing Sexual Offenses and Misconduct by Law Enforcement: Executive Guide; The Crime of Human Trafficking: A Law Enforcement Guide to Identification and Investigation; and Model Policies on: Domestic Violence, Police Officer Perpetrated Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault Investigations.

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