Research Objectives
- Partner with an agency to convert BWC clips into 20 interactive mobile modules
- Increase training accessibility via smartphone delivery
- Measure changes in officer decisions and field professionalism via RCT and community contact surveys
Partner Benefits
- No‑cost customized de‑escalation training
- Access to cutting-edge training software
- Evidence to inform training mandates and accreditation
Partner Requirements
- Designate project manager
- ≥300 sworn officers with routine BWC use
- Share de‑identified BWC video and administrative data
- Systematically distribute customer‑service surveys to community members
- Assign a project liaison and support IRB/consent processes
Project Timeline
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026
- Phase 1 – Partner selection & module development (Months 1‑12)
- Phase 2 – RCT training & data collection (Months 13‑24)
- Phase 3 – Qualitative evaluation (Months 25‑30)
- Phase 4 – Reporting & dissemination (Months 31‑36)
Project Contact
Dr. Colby Dolly
Director of Research, National Policing Institute