In this month's InFocus, we take a look at how an agency's workplace culture and identity can shape how an agency is perceived and its ability to recruit new staff.

In this month's InFocus, we take a look at how an agency's workplace culture and identity can shape how an agency is perceived and its ability to recruit new staff.

This month, however, we pause to honor the bravery of America’s most noble profession and those who lost their lives in the line of duty. We talk about Police Week and how Family Liaison Officers help guide families of fallen officers during unimaginable times.

In this issue of InFocus, we explore artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs), and how they have the potential to improve policing by enhancing knowledge access, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

In this issue of InFocus, we explore crime gun intelligence strategies and how the differing roles and responsibilities of prosecutors and investigators can sometimes make collaboration challenging. Read on.

We know that a small portion of the population commits the most violent crimes in the US. These individuals typically have a history of offending, and many law enforcement agencies across the country are focusing their crime reduction efforts on these chronic offenders. In this month's InFocus, we discover a proven strategy and an agency that built a sustainable solution. Read more.  

Why are so many officers falling victim to struck-by incidents and crashes? For the first InFocus issue of 2025, we dive into roadway safety for law enforcement officers. We explore ways officers can keep themselves safe, and we speak to a trainer with the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program. Discover this issue.

In this issue of InFocus, we explore what research says about crisis response models. While there is still more to learn, co-response is a promising model, and this month, we hear from a police department that has been doing this for over twenty years. We also share other models and resources to determine which one works best for you and your agency. Dive in.

November marks 11 months of InFocus. In this month's issue, the NPI team delivered a survey to subscribers to learn what worked and what didn't with this series so far. As an organization rooted in research, we recognize the value of evaluation and will use this survey to craft next year's content.

Policing takes people, and great policing takes people with innovative ideas. In this special issue of InFocus, we are spotlighting what we believe is the most important ingredient for a successful police agency: people. Explore October's issue, which is full of policing icons, researchers, trailblazers, and more!

Training is required for law enforcement officers before they can assume duties. However, there is more work needed to understand the available training courses effects. In this month's InFocus, we explore the current evidence around training, highlight an agency that is evaluating de-escalation training, and offer resources agencies can use to train their officers.