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For every police officer, there is a defining period that shapes not only their performance on the job but also their mindset, ethics, and approach to community engagement: field training. This stage, often the bridge between the academy and full-duty…
The National Policing Institute (formerly the Police Foundation) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Judge William H. Webster, who served on our Board for six years, five as Chair. Judge Webster was an extraordinary American whose career reflected…
After-action reviews (AARs) have long played an essential role in improving performanceānot only in law enforcement, but also in the military, aviation, public health, and the private sector. Their value extends from analyzing large-scale incidents to refining routine daily operations.…
Stress in policing is unavoidable, but not all sources of stress are the same. While many police applicants expect dangers on the job, such as responding to violent incidents or traumatic events, what is less obvious is the stress that…
The National Policing Institute, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing policing through science and innovation, has received information from several individuals who have been contacted by solicitors asking for donations in support of the āNational Policing Institute,ā or in…
Ask any person who has successfully rolled out a new initiative or made a change in practice about how they do it, and they might relay a version of an “if you build it, they will come” mindset, where reality…
Every law enforcement officer knows that stress is part of the job. Long shifts, exposure to trauma, unpredictable hours, and the weight of public safety responsibilities create a high-pressure environment. What is less often acknowledged, however, is that unmanaged stress…
Generalized Stop and Frisk is Not the Answer: Improved Strategies for Violent Street Crime Reduction
A recent article on stops and searches by the Metropolitan Police in London has reignited debate about the use of stop, question, and frisk (SQF) in the United States. Piquero and Sherman (2025)1 analyzed 15 years of stop and search…
For every police officer, there is a defining period that shapes not only their performance on the job but also their mindset, ethics, and approach to community engagement: field training. This stage, often the bridge between the academy and full-duty…
The National Policing Institute (formerly the Police Foundation) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Judge William H. Webster, who served on our Board for six years, five as Chair. Judge Webster was an extraordinary American whose career reflected…
After-action reviews (AARs) have long played an essential role in improving performanceānot only in law enforcement, but also in the military, aviation, public health, and the private sector. Their value extends from analyzing large-scale incidents to refining routine daily operations.…
Stress in policing is unavoidable, but not all sources of stress are the same. While many police applicants expect dangers on the job, such as responding to violent incidents or traumatic events, what is less obvious is the stress that…
The National Policing Institute, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing policing through science and innovation, has received information from several individuals who have been contacted by solicitors asking for donations in support of the āNational Policing Institute,ā or in…
Ask any person who has successfully rolled out a new initiative or made a change in practice about how they do it, and they might relay a version of an “if you build it, they will come” mindset, where reality…
Every law enforcement officer knows that stress is part of the job. Long shifts, exposure to trauma, unpredictable hours, and the weight of public safety responsibilities create a high-pressure environment. What is less often acknowledged, however, is that unmanaged stress…
Generalized Stop and Frisk is Not the Answer: Improved Strategies for Violent Street Crime Reduction
A recent article on stops and searches by the Metropolitan Police in London has reignited debate about the use of stop, question, and frisk (SQF) in the United States. Piquero and Sherman (2025)1 analyzed 15 years of stop and search…