In October, National Policing Institute staff will travel to Boston, Massachusetts for the International Association of Chiefs of Police 2024 Annual Conference. This event brings together thousands of law enforcement professionals from around the globe. NPI staff will be presenting some of our latest research and projects at the following events throughout the week.
NPI Presentation Schedule
Saturday, October 19, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Specialized Units: How They Can Help and How They Can Hurt
Track: Leadership
NPI Staff: Colby Dolly
Specialized units can save lives, but without proper management, they can also endanger them. In the wake of the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in 2023—at the hands of officers assigned to a Memphis, Tennessee, Police Department specialized enforcement unit—the U.S. Department of Justice heard from police chiefs across the United States who were assessing their use of specialized units and how to deploy them effectively while remaining accountable to an often-skeptical public. In early 2023, the COPS Office and the National Policing Institute partnered to collect and refine the lessons drawn from these national discussions, and this panel will present their findings and debate the when, the why, and the how of using specialized units for the public safety.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Elevate and Sustain: A Dynamic Approach to Revolutionize Your Crisis Response Program
Track: Leadership
NPI Staff: Hannah McManus
Data and evaluation are critical components of successful crisis response programs. These elements help law enforcement agencies and their partners determine what works, identify areas for improvement, and assess long-term program implications. Understanding crisis response programs’ impact is critical for officer and public safety, effective police response to crisis calls for service, and understanding the needs of individuals with behavioral health conditions or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Panelists will discuss key considerations for data collection and the evaluation of crisis response programs within law enforcement agencies.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
National Policing Institute Annual Awards Reception (by invitation only)
Attendees will come together to celebrate excellence in law enforcement as we proudly present our highest honors to two legends of the profession.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Advancing Policing Through Continuous Action: Lessons Learned from DOJ Pattern or Practice Investigations
Track: Leadership
NPI Staff: Jim Burch
In reviewing 19 federal pattern or practice investigations of law enforcement agencies conducted between 2010 and 2022, 68 percent alleged unnecessary, excessive, unreasonable, and/or unconstitutional use of force by officers. The research sought to understand how agencies caught the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), why investigations began, and their findings. Common themes were identified and compiled based on the DOJ’s recommendations. The purpose was to identify proactive steps agencies can take to reduce the risk of becoming involved in a federal “pattern or practice” investigation. The research was narrowed to several key takeaways. The purpose of this session is to provide law enforcement executives ways to identify and address these types of concerns proactively.