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July: InFocus Highlights

July 17, 2025

 

The big picture: Sometimes innovation can be as simple as looking at a concept from a different angle. 

What do artificial intelligence, roadway safety, crisis response, and evidence-based policing have in common? They’re not just top-of-mind for public safety leaders; they’re also some of our most popular InFocus issues of the past year. But there’s something else they share: each one takes a familiar challenge and asks us to see it from a new angle.

In this special issue of InFocus, we’re revisiting the issues that sparked the most conversation. If you missed one, now’s your chance to catch up. And if you’ve already read them, consider how they push the field forward—not just on what we do in policing, but how we think about it.

 

April: Artificial Intelligence

The big picture: Large language models (LLMs) have a vast potential to improve policing by enhancing knowledge access, decision making, and operational efficiency.

What we know: AI’s rapid advancement will present challenges, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be used.

Watch the video: AI Innovation

Read the full issue.

 

January: Law Enforcement Roadway Safety

The big picture: Risks while driving can be deadly, but they can be mitigated.

What we know: Speed, seat belt usage, and fatigue can play a role in officer injuries and fatalities on roadways.

Read the story: “If it’s Predictable, it’s Preventable”

Read the full issue.

December: Crisis Response

The big picture: Collaborating with mental health providers can provide law enforcement with more resources and more support during crisis.

What we know: Co-responder teams are a promising model for crisis response.

Watch the video: Early Adopters

Read the full issue.

July: Evidence-Based Policing

The big picture: Adopting evidence-based policing is important, but effectively translating, adapting, and implementing it is also vital.

What science says: Implementation matters.

Read the story: LEADS Scholars Believe the Future is Evidence-Based

Read the full issue.

The big picture: InFocus challenges us to think differently, sparking new, bright ideas and innovation. 

What makes these some of our most popular issues? They don’t just present information; they offer a new way of thinking. They elevate well-known challenges with research, innovation, and practical insight.

Explore all InFocus issues.

Stay informed. Stay InFocus.

 

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