Current Research Opportunities
Explore our active research projects seeking agency partnerships. Each initiative is designed to advance evidence-based policing practices and strengthen public safety outcomes.
Advanced Crisis Communication and Tactics (ACCT) Training
U.S. law enforcement agencies are invited to apply to pilot the delivery of the new Advanced Crisis Communications and Tactics (ACCT) training, designed to enhance law enforcement interactions with people in crisis.
Anticipated Start Date: 11/28/2025
Project Timeline
1 Year
Phase 1
Months 1-2
Phase 2
Months 3 - 6
Phase 3
Months 5-8
AI‑Driven Police Professionalism Project
Leverages artificial‑intelligence analysis of BWC audio to track professionalism in real-time and evaluates a restorative‑break intervention to reduce stress‑related performance dips.
Anticipated Start Date: 11/25/2025
Project Timeline
1 Year
Phase 1
Mos. 1-3
Phase 2
Mos. 4-9
Phase 3
Mos. 10-12
Police Leadership Communications Project
Tests a supervisory communication strategy to boost frontline officer morale, organizational justice, and performance through structured monthly de‑briefs.
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
Project Timeline
1 Year
Phase 1
Mos. 1-3
Phase 2
Mos. 4
Phase 3
Mos. 5-10
Phase 4
Mos. 11-12
Enhancing Police De‑escalation Training Through Mobile Scenario‑Based Learning (e‑TRAIN)
Mobile, neuroscience‑informed training using agency body‑worn camera (BWC) footage to sharpen officers’ de‑escalation decision‑making, evaluated through a multi‑site randomized controlled trial.
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026
Project Timeline
3 Years
Phase 1
Mos. 1-12
Phase 2
Mos. 13-24
Phase 3
Mos. 25-30
Phase 4
Mos. 31-36
Our Strategic Priority Areas
NPI is committed to conducting research, training, and technical assistance in these strategic priority areas that directly impact modern policing challenges.
Safety & Wellness
Advance officer safety initiatives and wellness programs through evidence-based research and innovative solutions.
Community Trust & Legitimacy
Build stronger police-community relationships through collaborative research on trust and legitimacy
Violence & Force Reduction
Develop strategies to reduce use of force incidents while maintaining effective law enforcement.
Professional Development
Enhance your team's capabilities through research participation, training, and technical assistance
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