Incorporating Research into the Practice of Policing

In a profession sworn to protect public safety, the importance of evidence-based policing cannot be overstated. Leaders in the field of law enforcement increasingly emphasize the importance of testing the effectiveness of policies and practices associated with criminal justice communities. It has even been argued that the field has a moral imperative to evaluate practices before relying on them to ensure that those practices are both beneficial to the public and minimize harmful unintended effects. More and more, police leaders are being questioned on their strategies and tactics by communities with access to research literature, challenging the legitimacy of decisions. This workshop will provide practical guidance for police leaders to incorporate research and research-based strategies in their daily work and in the operations of their agency.