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The U.S. is facing a cold-case homicide crisis. According to recent UCR data, experts estimate our nation has 250,000 unsolved murders, a staggering number that increases by about 6,000 each year. These unsolved murders represent a direct threat to public…
The National Policing Institute team proudly presents Inside Our Impact, a newsletter dedicated to sharing NPI’s stories and those who make our work possible. Each issue highlights some of NPI’s research or projects and shares insights into how our dedication…
The big picture: Risks while driving can be deadly, but they can be mitigated. Officers regularly encounter dangerous situations, many of which occur while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the culture in policing normalizes risk-taking while on roadways, whether it’s…
Police in the U.S. are faced with the ongoing challenge of forging positive relationships with the communities they serve. Communities are not one homogenous group, however, and some relationships are more significantly strained in communities that have a long history…
With a steady finger on the pulse of what matters to law enforcement, the National Policing Institute (NPI) is focused on bringing what works to the field—ensuring safe, effective policing for everyone, every time. Throughout 2024, NPI shared proven strategies,…
The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program has launched new online courses tailored for patrol officers, executive leadership, and trainers on the NLERS Online Learning Platform. NLERS, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, offers no-cost training, technical assistance, and resources…
The big picture: A small portion of the population is responsible for most crime. How communities perceive crime trends is important—it impacts everything from where people spend their time to where they choose to live and work. In 2024, a…
To solve crimes and unearth new leads for cold cases, law enforcement agencies across the country learned to properly and efficiently use deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA. DNA technology, vital to ensuring accuracy and fairness in the criminal justice system, can…
The U.S. is facing a cold-case homicide crisis. According to recent UCR data, experts estimate our nation has 250,000 unsolved murders, a staggering number that increases by about 6,000 each year. These unsolved murders represent a direct threat to public…
The National Policing Institute team proudly presents Inside Our Impact, a newsletter dedicated to sharing NPI’s stories and those who make our work possible. Each issue highlights some of NPI’s research or projects and shares insights into how our dedication…
The big picture: Risks while driving can be deadly, but they can be mitigated. Officers regularly encounter dangerous situations, many of which occur while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the culture in policing normalizes risk-taking while on roadways, whether it’s…
Police in the U.S. are faced with the ongoing challenge of forging positive relationships with the communities they serve. Communities are not one homogenous group, however, and some relationships are more significantly strained in communities that have a long history…
With a steady finger on the pulse of what matters to law enforcement, the National Policing Institute (NPI) is focused on bringing what works to the field—ensuring safe, effective policing for everyone, every time. Throughout 2024, NPI shared proven strategies,…
The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program has launched new online courses tailored for patrol officers, executive leadership, and trainers on the NLERS Online Learning Platform. NLERS, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, offers no-cost training, technical assistance, and resources…
The big picture: A small portion of the population is responsible for most crime. How communities perceive crime trends is important—it impacts everything from where people spend their time to where they choose to live and work. In 2024, a…
To solve crimes and unearth new leads for cold cases, law enforcement agencies across the country learned to properly and efficiently use deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA. DNA technology, vital to ensuring accuracy and fairness in the criminal justice system, can…