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

When strategies cause unintended harm
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The decisions we make in law enforcement should be based on the best available evidence
LEO Near Miss: Armed EDP subject reports burglary in progress
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Responding officers demonstrated excellent use of the WIN principle throughout the call
LEO Near Miss: The case of the diaper guns
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"I got the feeling I needed to search the subject again."
Why it is time for a Hippocratic Oath for policing
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Our current Code of Ethics has served our profession well, yet just as policing has evolved, so must our Code
LEO Near Miss: Police ambush foiled at fair
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An officer's decision not to wear his body armor while working at a local fair nearly proved deadly
Police data behind the pandemic response
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The Baltimore Police Department is using data collection and analysis to make informed decisions about staffing and resource allocation
Confronting COVID-19 requires strong leadership, honest assessments, communication and education
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Leaders in our nation's jails and prisons should follow these six steps to address the crisis, reduce the risk and provide much-needed support
LEO Near Miss: Never assume the scene is secure, even if you’re the fifth officer on scene
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A hidden armed subject could have turned a vehicle search into an ambush
LEO Near Miss: Handcuffed subject jumps into lake
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Even a handcuffed, compliant subject can still be a flight risk
What chiefs can do today about impending officer shortages
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Emerging challenges during this national emergency require police leaders to take non-traditional steps and potentially dramatic shifts in policy
COVID-19 law enforcement situational awareness dashboard launches
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The tool provides real-time critical insights to assess and monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our nation’s first responders
How an anonymous 'close calls' reporting initiative is saving officers' lives
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The LEO Near Miss officer safety initiative offers valuable reminders and lessons learned
LEO Near Miss: Suspect hides and shoots at officers responding to assault
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What began as an assault call between neighbors turned into an ambush of responding officers
LEO Near Miss: Handgun missed on multiple pat-downs
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Agencies should consider providing supplemental training on identifying characteristics of weapon concealment to patrol officers
IACP 2019 preview: Incorporating after-action reviews into your agency’s culture
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Regularly conducting and using after-action reviews can help create and instill a culture of learning
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