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Measuring What Matters in Police–Community Encounters: NPI’s Rapid Performance Assessment

February 4, 2026

Despite many technological innovations in policing over the past three decades, the…

Measuring What Matters: Why Public Confidence Is the New Bottom Line in Policing

January 7, 2026

Measuring What Matters: Why Public Confidence Is the New Bottom Line in…

Six Trends to Watch in American Policing in 2026

December 15, 2025

We’re heading into 2026 with a public safety landscape that feels anything…

How We Figure Out What Works in Policing (and Why It Matters)

October 9, 2025

When most people think about police work, they picture TV scenes—high-speed chases,…

Generalized Stop and Frisk is Not the Answer: Improved Strategies for Violent Street Crime Reduction

September 24, 2025

A recent article on stops and searches by the Metropolitan Police in…

Putting Unity in Comm “unity”: Overview of Community-Oriented Policing

May 20, 2021

“We cannot be separated in interest or divided in purpose. We stand…

Understanding Intergroup Communication as a Pathway for Improving Police Legitimacy

February 26, 2021

Internal and external communications are essential to the success of police organizations.…

Origins of officer-involved shootings: Analysis of data reported to police via 911 calls reveal opportunities to reduce violent outcomes

November 25, 2020

Through the cooperation of more than 50 of the largest law enforcement…

In Policing, ‘You Don’t Know Nothing’—Until You Ask Questions

August 20, 2020

The late New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra is perhaps remembered more…

When Strategies Cause Unintended Harm

July 17, 2020

Policing is a fast-paced environment as departments are consistently responding to community…