Recognized for Excellence in Public Safety Research
Jim Burch, president of the National Policing Institute, welcomes users to the Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab
The Knowledge Lab is a first-of-its-kind resource hub that identifies and disseminates evidence-based, innovative policing practices, training, and technical assistance.
The Lab strives to bring evidence and excellence to law enforcement agencies across the country.
What the Field is Thinking
“Amidst the evolving challenges facing 21st century law enforcement, addressing public safety is more complex than ever. For law enforcement leaders and innovators, the validated, strategic resources the Knowledge Lab offers are invaluable.”
Rebecca Boatright
General Counsel and Executive Director, Analytics and Research, Seattle Police Department
"The training provided by the Knowledge Lab was invaluable for our officers. It equipped them with cutting-edge insights into law enforcement leadership and constitutional policing practices that are crucial in today’s challenging times. We look forward to future collaborations to enhance our department's capabilities."
Chief Troy Doyle
Ferguson Police Department
"As the profession of policing evolves, police leaders need access to up-to-date information on the best practices and most innovative strategies being implemented across the country. The Knowledge Lab facilitates continuous learning among law enforcement agencies and police leaders, enhancing the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of police services."
Chief Paul Noel
Knoxville Police Department
Who We Are
Building Safer Communities through a Commitment to Evidence and Excellence
The Knowledge Lab collects and makes available the many ideas and innovations that could help agencies seeking to improve their ability to protect and serve their communities.
Join us in pursuing evidence and excellence in policing.
News and Updates Latest Announcements
RAND recently released a commentary piece discussing strategies to protect against mass critical incidents. The commentary highlights the importance of having a layered defense system, which makes it harder for attackers to succeed. Additionally, it touches on the role of the community and the importance of them not only being informed on key signs of potential threats, but also on knowing where to report them.
The NPI-operated Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGIC) initiative released a new resource titled GunStat Toolkit. This toolkit provides agencies with guidance to support the implementation of a successful GunStat model, a data-driven management strategy focused on reducing violent crime through the identification, prosecution, and monitoring of gun offenders. This valuable resource includes model elements and processes and informs readers how GunStat can complement a Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC). The toolkit also includes aids to help facilitate GunStat implementation.
The United States is facing a cold-case homicide crisis which represents a direct threat to public safety in communities across the country. Many law enforcement agencies do not have the resources to continue funding cold-case units, which furthers the issue. Read the National Policing Institute's latest addition to its OnPolicing blog, which covers what law enforcement executives can do to prioritize and resolve cold-case murders with the limited budgets they have.