Vision & Priorities

The International Association of Chiefs of Police has long advanced the policing profession through advocacy, education, and collaboration with the vision of creating safer communities through effective leadership.

My priorities build directly on the IACP's vision: to listen to members, represent their needs authentically, and ensure that every voice helps shape the IACP’s direction. By focusing on empowerment, transparency, and unity, we can continue strengthening the IACP for today and tomorrow.
 

The IACP’s strength comes from its members. Every chief, commander, and public-safety professional brings experience and perspective that enrich our collective leadership. I want every member to feel connected, valued, and heard  not just represented, but empowered to influence the future of our profession.
• Listen to members and anticipate both current and future needs.
• Keep the focus on what helps agencies succeed not outside pressures or politics.
• Celebrate the work being done in communities across every region. Tell our story.
• Ensuring the Association remains grounded in real-world challenges and advocate for voices that go unheard. 

• Market our membership and their accomplishments.

I will listen to you, advocate for your needs, and make sure your voice drives our vision.

“When we empower our members, we strengthen the profession.” 

 — Chief Robert Bage 

 “Transparency builds trust. Collaboration builds strength.”
 — Chief Robert Bage
 

Leadership means embracing progress while protecting the principles that define our profession. The future of policing depends on how we apply new tools, data, and ideas to strengthen trust and improve performance. By advancing innovation responsibly, we ensure technology serves both our officers and our communities.

• Promote responsible integration of technology and AI to enhance decision-making and officer safety.

• Support research-based policing practices that deliver measurable results.

• Ensure that innovation and technology are scalable and accessible so agencies of every size can benefit from emerging tools.

• Encourage questions and discussions to ensure innovation aligns with ethics and public trust.
 

Together, we can shape a future where progress and professionalism move hand in hand where innovation strengthens, not replaces, the human element of policing.

“Innovation should serve people, not replace them.”
— Chief Robert Bage

Policing today is both local and global. The IACP’s international reach is one of its greatest assets, offering opportunities to share best practices, strengthen crisis response, and learn from one another. My goal is to reinforce the bridge between our U.S. roots and our international partners  connecting shared challenges with shared solutions.
• Strengthen collaboration between the IACP’s international divisions and U.S. membership.
• Build partnerships through networks like SACOP, the FBI National Academy, and other domestic and international organizations.
• Highlight success stories that demonstrate innovation and leadership across borders.
• Ensure that collaboration benefits every member, regardless of geography or size.

“Local experience shapes global leadership.”
  — Chief Robert Bage 

Leadership is not about changing direction it’s about strengthening momentum and staying true to principle. These priorities reflect my commitment to advancing the IACP’s mission through empowerment, collaboration, and unity ensuring that our collective experience continues to guide the policing profession toward safer communities worldwide.