National Policing Institute

Program development, training and assistance: the Institute develops and provides evidence based assistance to Police agencies, community organizations, elected officials and others to improve the Police response to public safety problems and to improve trust and confidencebetween the Police and those they serve. The Institute develops new approaches to assist Police in being responsive to community concerns, becoming more transparent and accountable, and assists agencies in developing and maintaining safety and wellness for officers and staff.

Communications and outreach: the Institute is an objective, nonpartisan resource for the media, the Police, and the communities they serve. The Institute utilizes a variety of communications and outreach strategies to promote science based reforms, the importance of evidence based crime reduction and response, and a fair and equitable justice system. This includes the dissemination of research and program evaluation data, Policing and public safety data, critical incident reporting, and other information shared through our blogs, social media, webinars, livestreams, print and digital publications, and more.

Research and evaluation: the Institute conducts experimental and practical research in Policing strategies and crime reduction approaches that address gun violence, reduce the need for force, build trust and mutual support between communities and officers, and thatimprove officer safety and well-functioning organizations that serve the community effectively. The Institute's work also focuses on crime causation and specific emphasis on organizational, operation, technological, and administrative analyses; assessments of responses to crime and disorder; community surveys; and research on evidence based approaches.