The
International Association of Chiefs of Police (
IACP) was founded in
Chicago in 1893 as the
National Chiefs of Police Union. The primary goal of this organization was to apprehend and return criminals who had fled the agency
jurisdictions in which they were wanted. The organization has expanded over the years with the goals of advancing the science and art of
police work, promoting improved practices throughout the law enforcement community and foster cooperation and information exchange among
police administrators.