Archive for January 2021
NPI Releases New Report with Results from National Survey on How Small Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Calls Involving Persons in Crisis
The National Policing Institute, with funding support from Arnold Ventures, recently published the results from a national survey that examined how small law enforcement agencies are preparing for incidents involving persons in crisis as a result of mental health or substance abuse issues. Police frequently respond to calls involving persons with behavioral health needs, particularly…
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National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program
Law Enforcement Officer Near Miss Reporting System
NPI Releases Survey Results to Guide Law Enforcement Preparation for the 2020 Election
WASHINGTON,DC/PRNewswire/ ā€” With the 2020 election fast approaching, the National Policing Institute, in partnership with data analytics firm Elucd, conducted a new survey measuring U.S. public sentiment about the role of local police in safeguarding voters and their access to polling places. This research is part of the National Policing Instituteā€™s ongoing efforts to provide…
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The Danger to Policing in Normalizing Extremism
The sights and sounds of January 6, 2021, are etched into our minds for the remainder of our lives and will no doubt be studied and read about for decades to come. This was no ordinary Wednesday. It could be classified as one of the worst, if not the worst day yet, in American history.…
Read MoreFrom Contradiction to Confusion: Reflections on the Challenges Facing Policing and Questions to Help Bring Clarity
The year 2020 will be remembered as an incredibly difficult and challenging year for many for good reason. With the death of George Floyd and on the heels of other controversial deadly force incidents, we witnessed a spring and summer of unrest with a serendipitous outcomeā€”people across all backgrounds came together to declare that Black…
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