Evidence-Based Policing

"It is not just about having data, but what you do with that data. It is about sharing that data."

Police leaders must use data to improve public safety, officer well-being and perceptions of police legitimacy

"These same micro hot spot locations that are disproportionately impacting residents and business owners in these locations also negatively impact our officers."

U.S. policymakers may want to take note of the approaches adopted by England, Wales and Australia to achieve nationally integrated and intentional police education

Place-based policing is one of the most evidence-based and scientifically supported approaches police can take to prevent crime in their communities

Even the smallest departments can conduct basic crime analysis and evaluation of the impact of police operations

By studying gun violence like we study disease, the police can improve the chances of discovering who has a greater chance of being shot

The DICE framework for public safety involves police, but it does not prioritize law enforcement or use it as a singular intervention strategy

Subduing the COVID-19 pandemic, redoubling smart policing tactics and implementing police reform

We must ensure that police reform proposals reflect the latest human performance and decision-making research

The decisions we make in law enforcement should be based on the best available evidence

Proactive policing that targets hot places, hot people and hot times based on knowledge gleaned from crime analysts is an effective crime-reduction strategy

The Vallejo Police Department's crime prevention campaign aimed to reduce burglaries from automobiles during the holiday season