November: Survey

By Caitlyn Anderson | November 26, 2024

  The National Policing Institute team offered another InFocus survey this month. November marks 11 months of InFocus, our emailed conversation series. As an organization rooted in research and evaluation, we are analyzing what worked and what didn’t with this series so far. Subscribers were invited to share their thoughts as we approach a full…

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Katie Zafft, Ph.D.

By Sarah Berger | November 23, 2024 |

Katie Zafft, Ph.D., is a Senior Program Manager II at the National Policing Institute. She joined NPI in November 2024 to direct the Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab, a federally-funded effort to identify and disseminate evidence-based, innovative policing practices, training, and technical assistance. Previously, Dr. Zafft managed the policing and evaluation portfolio of work at the…

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By Sarah Berger | November 20, 2024 |
November 2024 Inside Our Impact

The National Policing Institute team proudly presents Inside Our Impact, a newsletter dedicated to sharing NPI’s stories and those who make our work possible. Each issue highlights some of NPI’s research or projects and shares insights into how our dedication to excellence benefits you and your community. GivingTuesday GivingTuesday is a movement to transform your…

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Interim Chief vs. Appointed Chief: Distinctions with a Difference

By Sarah Berger | November 13, 2024 |

What is the distinction between an interim chief and an appointed chief? What are the challenges, the opportunities, the pitfalls – if any? Change is a constant in policing; in recent years, moreover, there have been rapid levels of change at the executive level. A law enforcement officer promoted to captain today could find him-…

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