National Policing Institute

Pursuing Excellence Through Science and Innovation

Established in 1970, the National Policing Institute, formerly the National Police Foundation, is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit research organization, sometimes referred to as a think-tank, focused on pursuing excellence in policing through science and innovation. Our research and applied use of research guide us as we engage directly with policing organizations and communities to provide technical assistance, training, and research and development services to enhance safety, trust, and legitimacy. To view our work, visit us at www.policinginstitute.org.

LATEST ARTICLES

Officer Safety

LEO Near Miss: Always clear the house

Taking a homeowner’s word that a house was clear after a break in could have been a fatal decision for this officer

August 16, 2019 11:34 AM

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Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Co-opting the police: What can be done about ‘profiling by proxy’?

It is imperative police executives recognize and mitigate the perils of 911-driven complaints that can entangle their officers in the biases of others

August 06, 2019 07:48 PM

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Patrol Issues

Report: Reducing dog shootings in police encounters

When pet dogs are shot by police, this can erode public trust and legitimacy and result in increased risks to bystanders and officers

August 02, 2019 01:04 PM

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LEO Near Miss

LEO Near Miss: Staggering drunk conceals firearm

Although uncomfortable to do, always thoroughly search the crotch of a prisoner

July 30, 2019 03:16 PM

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Arrests and Sentencing

LEO Near Miss: Routine shoplifting arrest goes sideways

When someone tells you they aren’t going back to jail that is a clue there will likely be a fight

July 17, 2019 03:38 PM

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Community Policing

‘Peace Officers’ are the guardians of our society

Police officers and deputies viewing themselves as ‘peace officers’ is consistent with the approach of training officers to be guardians of society

July 09, 2019 09:03 PM

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Officer-Involved Shootings

Transparency that matters: Releasing the right information at the right time following an OIS

Controversial use of force by an officer can cause significant issues for the officer’s safety, as well as their families, if the involved officer’s name is released prematurely

July 08, 2019 05:02 PM

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Edged Weapons

LEO Near Miss: Searched suspect gives officer big switchblade knife

When taking custody of a prisoner from another officer or facility, immediately conduct a thorough search of the prisoner

July 02, 2019 06:27 PM

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Driver Training

LEO Near Miss: Wrong side of the element of surprise

The decision to drive at night without headlights activated resulted in a near miss for this officer

June 28, 2019 12:00 PM

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Community Policing

Sentiment analysis: The missing link in policing

There is great opportunity from understanding community concerns and becoming responsive to them, and great peril in ignoring those concerns

June 25, 2019 11:23 AM

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