Since 1997, the Smaller Police Department Technical Assistance Program has been providing resources for the largest portion of IACP's membership, departments serving fewer than 25,000 residents or with 25 or less sworn officers.

An Advisory Group of smaller agency executives, who assist in the development and distribution of resources, guides the IACP Research Center Directorate’s, Smaller Agency Program.

Available resources at low or no cost include the following:

Tuition-free training – by request  Leadership in Police Organizations Smaller Agency Course - Duluth, Minnesota  A quarterly newsletter – Big Ideas for Smaller Police Departments  Best Practices Guides  A Guide For Newly Appointed Police Leaders – Police Chiefs Desk Reference  New Police Chief Mentoring  Internal and Community Surveys  An article on Accessing Free Resources

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		To find out more about the services, support and training that the Smaller Police Department Technical Assistance Program provides to its constituents, Request a free copy of the program brochure.