The international association of chiefs of police (IACP) proposes the modern policing & scalable solutions: leveraging AI for crime prevention & community engagement initiative

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program awarded the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) a $500,000 cooperative agreement on October 1, 2025, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to develop the Modern Policing & Scalable Solutions: Leveraging AI for Crime Prevention & Community Engagement Initiative.

IACP will produce four infographic-style tech briefs and accompanying video briefs translating complex AI concepts into actionable strategies for law enforcement adoption. The briefs will address foundational principles of AI, digital forensic tools, online threat response for communities and officers, and technology procurement considerations. The resources are designed to be field-informed, vendor-neutral, and scalable, with focus on crime prevention, investigative capacity, officer efficiency, and community trust.

The award funds work performed in Alexandria, Virginia, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The obligated amount is $500,000.

This project will develop a suite of field-informed, vendor-neutral, and scalable resources to support the responsible adoption of AI and related technologies, with a focus on crime prevention, investigative capacity, officer efficiency, and community trust. The initiative will produce four infographic-style tech briefs and accompanying video briefs that translate complex concepts into actionable strategies. Topics will include foundational principles, digital forensic tools, online threat response for communities and officers, and technology procurement considerations.