National Police Foundation

Advancing Policing Through Innovation and Science

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.

Full list of National Police Foundation results

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
LEO Near Miss: Warm breaths on a frozen night
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'I held my breath for a moment, but the sound of breathing continued. My heart sank and my stomach tightened.'
LEO Near Miss: Take full advantage of time before going hands-on
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If given the option, always choose to slow things down until backup arrives
LEO Near Miss: Domestic suspect could have ambushed officers at any time
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'Had he wanted us dead, we would be.'
LEO Near Miss: SWAT operator nearly shot during shoot house training
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Operators must be given detailed and consistent instruction to always stay in their lines of fire
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