Executive Leaders at the International Association of Chiefs of Police

During March 2014, Phil Pulaski retired as Chief of Detectives of the NYPD with more than 33 years of law enforcement experience including 22 years of executive experience managing patrol, investigative, counterterrorism, community affairs, quality of life, traffic and other public safety operations. Phil Pulaski is currently serving on the command staff of the Miami Beach PD (MBPD) and is commanding officer of the Criminal Investigations Section. Phil Pulaski and his MBPD team are currently developing national standards and protocols for the use of RAPID DNA technology by crime scene technicians in a non-laboratory environment to expeditiously produce actionable investigative leads and CODIS eligible DNA profiles.

Phil Pulaski is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and actively participates in the Forensic Committee and the Police Investigative Operations Committee. Phil Pulaski has given presentations at several IACP annual conferences and mid-year conferences on a variety of law enforcement topics. 

Founded in 1893, the IACP dedicates itself to advancing the profession of law enforcement through initiatives focused on education, advocacy, and outreach. To carry out these efforts, the IACP relies on the leadership of Louis M. Dekmar, the president of the executive board of directors, and Vincent Talucci, the executive director and CEO. 
Louis M. Dekmar possesses more than 40 years of experience as a law enforcement professional. A graduate of the FBI National Academy, he has held several roles, including chief of police, with police departments in Wyoming and Georgia. In addition, he has provided leadership to law enforcement organizations such as the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, which he served as president. 

Vincent Talucci also has a deep background as an executive with law enforcement organizations. Prior to joining the IACP, he managed criminal justice initiatives at the National Institute of Justice, a part of the United States Department of Justice. He rose to his current post after serving the IACP as deputy executive director.