Archive for August 2025
Reimagining Traffic Enforcement: Evidence-Based Strategies for Modern Policing
Harmful Organizational Stress in Policing: Can It Be Prevented or Reduced?
Stress in policing is unavoidable, but not all sources of stress are the same. While many police applicants expect dangers on the job, such as responding to violent incidents or traumatic events, what is less obvious is the stress that originates from within the agency itself. This organizational stress in policing comes from department structure,…
Read MoreAugust: Highlighting Agency Successes in After-Action Reviews
After-action reviews (AARs) have long played an essential role in improving performanceā€”not only in law enforcement, but also in the military, aviation, public health, and the private sector. Their value extends from analyzing large-scale incidents to refining routine daily operations. AARs are often viewed solely as a post-mortem: as a way to pinpoint mistakes after…
Read MoreEnhancing Police Deā€‘escalation Training Through Mobile Scenarioā€‘Based Learning (eā€‘TRAIN)
Honoring Judge William H. Webster
The National Policing Institute (formerly the Police Foundation) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Judge William H. Webster, who served on our Board for six years, five as Chair. Judge Webster was an extraordinary American whose career reflected the highest ideals of public service. As the only individual to serve as both Director…
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of Police Field Training in Shaping Law Enforcement
For every police officer, there is a defining period that shapes not only their performance on the job but also their mindset, ethics, and approach to community engagement: field training. This stage, often the bridge between the academy and full-duty service, is where officers begin to understand what it truly means to serve. Field training…
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