National Policing Institute

Pursuing Excellence Through Science and Innovation

Established in 1970, the National Policing Institute, formerly the National Police Foundation, is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to improving policing through innovation and science. The Institute conducts research on all aspects of policing and is leading the way in promoting and sharing evidence-based practices and innovation among law enforcement. The Institute is currently working with hundreds of police agencies nationwide, as well as internationally, providing research and translation, training, technical assistance and modern technology implementation. The Institute is a leader in officer safety and wellness, community policing, accountability, investigations and law enforcement technology. The Institute's main goal is to improve the way police do their work and the delivery of police services, in order to benefit officers and the communities they serve, as well as reduce crime.

Full list of National Policing Institute results

LEO Near Miss: Lucky, but safe would be better
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'I got lucky that day that he decided to toss the gun instead of lying in wait with the gun drawn on me as I stepped through the gate.'
SWAT teams can be front-and-center in community-based policing
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While SWAT and community policing naturally feels to be in conflict with each other that does not have to be the case
Building a diverse workforce in law enforcement
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Successful recruitment in law enforcement today is possible but requires effort, experimentation and commitment to continuous improvement of approaches
'Do something. Do the right thing.'
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An evaluation of the impact of active bystandership training
5 things to know about ghost guns
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As discussions about ghost guns, their regulation and concerns for public safety migrate to the public sphere, here are five facts to help navigate the conversation
Co-responder models in policing: Better serving communities
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While co-responding is not a new practice, it is an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to working with crime victims
LEO Near Miss: Subject pulls gun during warrant service in motel parking lot
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Resist the adage, “I’ll request backup if I need it,” because by the time you need it, backup will likely arrive too late
LEO Near Miss: Quick, decisive action can keep officers safe
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"I could see the grip of a pistol in his waistband and saw he was reaching for it with his right hand while backing away from us."
LEO Near Miss: Biker bar booking gone bad
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If a prisoner is transitioned from one officer to the next, it’s always appropriate to re-search the prisoner
Developing evidence in de-escalation of potential use of force encounters
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The ICAT training program may well be the only model of de-escalation empirically shown to have a meaningful impact
Put your mask on first: Prioritizing self-care for law enforcement executives
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At a time when so much is expected of police leaders, taking care of yourself is likely to be very low on your priority list
Origins of officer-involved shootings
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Analysis of data reported to police via 911 calls reveal opportunities to reduce violent outcomes
LEO Near Miss: Not a real search and rescue
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'From the sound of the bullets passing by my head, I would say I was inches from injury or death that evening.'
Transparency that matters: Releasing the right information at the right time following an OIS
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Understanding the concerns of both community advocates and officers is key to working through many issues in policing
Resources available to assist LE agencies for policing during the 2020 election season
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Officers will be expected to balance several priorities, each of which will affect the way democracy plays out on Election Day
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