From Evidence to Action: How Science Can Improve Police Effectiveness

Monday, October 16, 2023

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM PST

Location: Room: 6C

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Tamara Herold

Senior Advisor
U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Henderson, Nevada, United States

Speaker(s)

Henry Wang

Director, Risk Analytics
New York City Police Department, New York
New York, New York, United States
Tarrick McGuire

Assistant Chief of Police
Arlington Police Department, Texas
Arlington, Texas, United States
Cecilia Ashe

Chief of Police
Milford Police Department, Delaware
Nancy La Vigne

Director
U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

Policing has long been at the forefront of efforts to use data and research to guide practice. Yet obstacles remain to learning about current and emerging scientific evidence to improve departmental policies and practices. This panel explores effective evidence-based communication tactics to advance understanding and use of evidence within policing. Panelists who have generated research findings will share their experiences in helping to bring science into the field. Police practitioners will describe how they learned about evidence-based policing tactics and what led them to adopt research-informed practices. Practical steps and new approaches to inspire change are offered, including innovative ideas for dissemination and strategies to generate interest and demand for research-guided decision-making.