Recognized for Excellence in Public Safety Research
BJA Director Karhlton Moore welcomes you to the Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab
The Knowledge Lab is a first-of-its kind resource hub to identify and disseminate 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, Equity, 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 in adherence to the requirements and ideals of the Constitution.
Join us in pursuing evidence, equity, and excellence in policing.
News and Updates Latest Announcements
Registration is now open for the virtual webinar on the Design, Delivery, and Evaluation of Police De-escalation Training, presented by the Smart Policing Initiative and the Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab. The webinar will be held on January 16, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.
De-escalation training has emerged as a strategy that many believe can improve outcomes and safety for law enforcement and community members. Despite the rapid adoption of de-escalation in policing, its evidence base is both limited and mixed. As a result, key questions about its impact remain unanswered. In 2017, the Tempe, Arizona Police Department (TPD) and researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) received funding through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) to design, deliver, and evaluate a de-escalation training program. This webinar highlights the development, implementation, and evaluation of Tempe's efforts.
To ensure your registration, please complete by 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2025. If you encounter any issues during registration, please contact Tim Best at tbest@iir.com.
Registration is now open for the IACP’s 2025 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference which will be held from March 11-13, 2025, in Anaheim, California. It will feature over 60 educational sessions covering the latest research, case studies, and promising practices, providing law enforcement professionals the opportunity to learn from experts in the field.
New report from RAND, “Promotions in Law Enforcement - High-Priority Needs for Improving the Process to Identify and Select the Next Generation of Police Leaders,” presents 47 high-priority expert-identified needs to inform the development and implementation of valid, reliable, and fair promotion processes in police agencies. The report identifies needs and offers recommendations developed through a convening and conversations with police practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders, to discuss how police agencies currently promote mid-level police leaders.