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Established in 1970, National Police Foundation is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to improving policing through innovation and science. The Foundation 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 Foundation 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 Foundation is a leader in officer safety and wellness, community policing, accountability, investigations and law enforcement technology. The Foundation’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.
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
Analysis of data reported to police via 911 calls reveal opportunities to reduce violent outcomes
'From the sound of the bullets passing by my head, I would say I was inches from injury or death that evening.'
Understanding the concerns of both community advocates and officers is key to working through many issues in policing
Officers will be expected to balance several priorities, each of which will affect the way democracy plays out on Election Day
'I held my breath for a moment, but the sound of breathing continued. My heart sank and my stomach tightened.'
If given the option, always choose to slow things down until backup arrives
'Had he wanted us dead, we would be.'
Operators must be given detailed and consistent instruction to always stay in their lines of fire
The decisions we make in law enforcement should be based on the best available evidence
Responding officers demonstrated excellent use of the WIN principle throughout the call
"I got the feeling I needed to search the subject again."
Our current Code of Ethics has served our profession well, yet just as policing has evolved, so must our Code
An officer's decision not to wear his body armor while working at a local fair nearly proved deadly
The Baltimore Police Department is using data collection and analysis to make informed decisions about staffing and resource allocation
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