National Policing Institute Named One of the 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For
The National Policing Institute, formerly known as the National Police Foundation, an Arlington, Virginia-based independent and nonprofit organization, has been selected as one of the 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For. The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have…
Research on Women in Policing
It’s been 48 years since the National Policing Institute completed a group of surveys and subsequently published Women in Policing: A Manual, and despite its age, it continues to receive attention. The Manual was the culmination of findings from a survey, an evaluation, and a symposium, all designed to examine the roles women play in…
Study: Intensive, Specialized Training of Police Officers Leads to Reduced Crime, Fewer Arrests, and More Positive Interactions and Community Evaluations
Can training police officers in procedural justice reduce crime and improve the community’s perceptions of the police? An intensive, randomized controlled trial conducted in high-crime places (or “hot spots”) produced evidence that training officers to operate according to the principles of procedural justice changed officer behavior, reduced arrests, and reduced crime. Perceptions of the police…
National Police Foundation to Change Name to National Policing Institute
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Policing Institute, formerly known as the National Police Foundation, is an independent research organization committed to pursuing excellence in policing through the use and promotion of innovation and science. Today, with a new name that better reflects its purpose, the organization is moving forward with the mission it was created…
COVID-19 Related Line of Duty Deaths: 2022 Analysis Update
The National Policing Institute, in partnership with the COPS Office and the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC), has updated its 2020 analysis of the line of duty deaths (LODD) due to COVID-19. Based on data compiled by the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP), the NPI found that COVID-19 killed 221 law enforcement officers…
2021 Was Deadliest Year for Police Officers
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) recently released its 2021 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report indicating 458 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2021. The preliminary report is available here: https://nleomf.org/memorial/facts-figures/officer-fatalities-by-state/latest-fatality-reports/. In an interview with Newsy, Jim Burch, President of the National Policing Institute, weighs in on…
NPI Releases Electronic Resource on Staying Healthy in the Fray: The Impact of Crowd Management on Officers in the Context of Civil Unrest
The National Policing Institute (NPI), in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) VALOR Initiative, is pleased to release the electronic resource, Staying Healthy in the Fray: The Impact of Crowd Management on Officers in the Context of Civil Unrest. This website supplements the guidebook which was published in July 2021. This website serves…
NPI Releases Report on the Reach and Influence of the 21st Century Policing Task Force Report
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is proud to partner with the Joyce Foundation and 21CP to assess the reach, impact, challenges, and successes of the principles of the 21st Century Policing Task Force Report (21CPTFR). This project examines the law enforcement field in the five years following the 21CPTFR’s finalization and publication, including both the…
As Part of Task Force, NPI’s Chief Behavioral Scientist Provides Recommendations on Policing to the Government Accountability Office
In Fall 2020, the National Policing Institute’s (NPI’s) Chief Behavioral Scientist, Dr. Karen L. Amendola, was appointed to the American Psychological Association’s (APA’s) Presidential Task Force on Use of Force Against African Americans. Earlier this year, on June 17, 2021, members of that APA Task Force, including Dr. Amendola, met with the Government Accountability Office…
National Policing Institute to Host Webinar Discussing Research Findings from Study Examining Crisis Response Models Within Small Law Enforcement Agencies
In January of 2021, NPI published the results of a national study that examined the kinds of approaches that small law enforcement agencies are adopting to respond in appropriate ways to persons with behavioral health needs, particularly persons with mental illnesses or substance use disorders. The study was designed to answer three questions: What types…
National Policing Institute Participates in Police Weekend 2021 to Honor Fallen Officers
The National Policing Institute (NPI), in recognition of the sacrifices of law enforcement officers, participated in Police Weekend 2021. As an extension of National Police Week, Police Weekend was established by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum to offer the same honor, remembrance, and peer support. During Police Weekend 2021, NPI attended the…
NPI Launches New Data Science Blog
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce its new Data Science Blog site, which will feature content that highlights some of the work done by NPI’s Data Science Team. Much of the research and analyses done by the team ends up being public, but not often in a format that is oriented for…
Law Enforcement Leaders Share Guidance on Protecting Public Safety Through the 2024 Election Season
Washington, D.C.— Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, States United Democracy Center (SUDC), the National Policing Institute (NPI), and 21st Century Policing Solutions (21CP) have released a comprehensive public safety resource based on peer-to-peer learning from law enforcement leaders. The report “Public Safety and Elections: A Guide for Law Enforcement,” offers valuable, tested insights for…
National Policing Institute Publishes New Essay as Part of the Iconic Ideas in American Policing Series
The National Policing Institute today published a new essay as part of the nonprofit’s iconic Ideas in American Policing series. The collection, which began more than two decades ago, features commentary and insight from leading criminologists with the goal of creating thought-provoking conversations around the evolving profession of policing. In his essay titled “Can We…
Celebrating a Culture of Philanthropic Excellence, Leadership, and Loyalty
Celebrating a Culture of Philanthropic Excellence, Leadership, and Loyalty The National Policing Institute (NPI) inducted the first members of its new Society of Excellence, Leadership Society, and Loyalty Circle, marking an exciting launch into NPI’s philanthropic future. On Thursday, May 16, leaders and researchers gathered in Arlington, Virginia, to recognize the many donors who are…
NPI Releases Report on Strengthening Lost and Stolen Firearm Reporting Policies
National Policing Institute Issues Report on Strengthening Lost and Stolen Firearm Reporting Policies The National Policing Institute (NPI) today released a full-length report addressing state laws mandating reporting of lost and stolen firearms. The 40-page report is the first known of its kind and reflects a culmination of research, including a review of literature and…
National Policing Institute Releases 2023 Annual Report
Rooted in research and guided by evidence, the National Policing Institute (NPI) ramped up countless research opportunities, programs, and technical assistance in 2023. To demonstrate our commitment to innovation, we chose this year to offer our 2023 annual report in a digital format. Its dynamic design highlights our national and international reach, featured projects, financials,…
National Policing Institute Ramps Up the Power of 30×30
The National Policing Institute (NPI) has teamed up with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to bring powerful new resources to the 30×30 Initiative, building on NPI’s 50-year legacy and commitment to the study and advancement of women in policing. In 1974, NPI (then known as the Police Foundation) released results from a groundbreaking study…