During his address before the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in San Diego today, IACP President Terrence Cunningham — who also serves as chief of police in Wellesley, Mass. – offered an apology to minority communities in the U.S., “for the actions of the past and the role that our profession has played …
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FBI Director James Comey on the Current State of Law Enforcement – IACP Conference
It was standing room only as FBI Director James Comey addressed attendees at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference (IACP) in San Diego today. IACP President Terrence Cunningham introduced Director Comey, who shared his thoughts on the current state of law enforcement, violent confrontations with the public, the culture of policing, the global …
- October 16, 2016
- Alex Cook
Improving the Collection and Utility of Law Enforcement Use of Force Data – IACP 2016 Session
Unlocking and harnessing the power of “big data” is a common challenge for modern professionals, and that’s just as true for those in law enforcement as well. That was the central theme of one of the opening sessions – “Improving the Collection and Utility of Law Enforcement Use of Force Data” – from the 123rd …
- October 16, 2016
- Alex Cook
Thomson Reuters Issues Call for “Everyday Heroes”
Heroes come in many forms. From an investigation that reclaims a widow’s stolen savings, to finding a singular address that leads to stopping a violent shooting suspect – stories like these are the inspiration behind the Thomson Reuters Everyday Heroes award program. Each year, Thomson Reuters asks its customers to share their stories of how …
- October 12, 2016
- Alex Cook
A Message to Customers Affected By Hurricane Matthew
We at Thomson Reuters are stunned and saddened by the loss of life and property in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. And we’re absolutely committed to helping our affected customers restore their practices and businesses as soon as they’re ready to do so. To assist in the rebuilding effort, we’ve set up a dedicated hotline. …
- October 12, 2016
- Alex Cook
Tim Murphy Listed Among “Most Influential People in Security” by Security Magazine
Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) President Tim Murphy was listed by Security magazine as one of 19 leaders on it’s annual “The Most Influential People in Security 2016” list. Murphy, who marked 23 years of service with the FBI when he retired as the agency’s associate deputy director and chief operating officer in 2011, is …
- September 29, 2016
- Alex Cook
Creating Partnerships
We’ve been talking about the concept of “partnership” a lot at Thomson Reuters lately. I was at a recent conference built around the notion that in order to confront the issues we face as a society, public and private organizations must be able to work together. Granted, much of what we discussed at the conference …
- September 29, 2016
- Alex Cook
The Design Values Underpinning Elite
As I was preparing for our VANTAGE EMEA conference being held this week in London, I spent some time thinking about where we’ve come as an organization since we were here a year ago. And since it’s a history that directly informs where we’re at and where we’re going, I’d like to reflect on our …
- September 29, 2016
- Alex Cook
Managing Risk During Risky Times — ACAMS 2016 Day 3 Keynote with Comptroller of the Currency
“We can’t let our guard down because the stakes are too high.” This was the strong reminder from Thomas J. Curry, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, during his day three keynote at ACAMS 2016. With the event wrapping-up today at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, his speech acknowledged the challenging …
- September 28, 2016
- Alex Cook
Partnering with Law Enforcement to Leverage Investigative Resources – ACAMS 2016 Panel
Partnerships between the private and public sector are often touted as the answer to confront illicit finance. But how do professionals from two distinctly different types of organizations work together if they don’t “speak the same language?” Solving this issue was the focus of a day two session at ACAMS 2016, “Partnering with Law Enforcement …
- September 27, 2016
- Alex Cook