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.
Voices From the Field
“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
DNA has been a powerful tool for law enforcement agencies in solving crimes and pursuing new leads for cold cases. With CODIS providing agencies access to profiles obtained under federal, state, and local systems, the courts have weighed in on where individual rights and the public's interest stand.
The University of Arizona will host the 9th Annual Evidence-Based Policing Conference from April 30 - May 2, 2025. This event brings together law enforcement leaders, researchers, and policing professionals to explore data-driven strategies that shape the future of public safety.
Justice Clearinghouse is hosting an upcoming webinar, Reversing the Trend: Strategic Improvements in Non-Fatal Shooting Investigations, on April 10, 2025 at 3:00pm (eastern). This webinar aims to enhance non-fatal shooting investigations by featuring a panel of subject matter experts with extensive experience and knowledge in law enforcement practices and criminal justice research. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, along with its partners, has been at the forefront of implementing and researching structured investigative protocols, strategic partnerships, and resource management practices focused on improving case clearance rates and successful prosecutions. The panel includes collaborators from the John Finn Institute for Public Safety and DCJS. They will share insights from the research conducted in Utica and Newburgh, highlighting the methods used, such as police data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and crime analyst reviews. These efforts have led to marked improvements in clearance rates and the effective use of grand juries, specialized checklists, and targeted resource management. Additionally, this panel will discuss the larger-scale implementation of this Non-Fatal Shooting strategy through the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative, including ongoing evaluations in Rochester and Troy, focusing on refining and expanding these approaches for broader adoption.