Welcome to the Knowledge Lab
BJA Director Karhlton Moore welcomes you to the Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab
Knowledge Lab What's New
Advancing Policing Through Continuous Action
The National Policing Institute and the Commission on Accreditation on Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), reviewed federal pattern or practice investigations of law enforcement agencies conducted by the DOJ between 2010 and 2022 and have identified the common themes across the investigations and present seven key takeaways for law enforcement executives.
Improving Learning Outcomes in Police Academy Training
A new study from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards & Training looks at the potential effectiveness of reinforcing training consistently throughout a career in law and presents eight best practices for integrating curricula in law enforcement academies.
New Behavioral-Science Informed Training Found Effective
A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago Crime Lab has found a training program rooted in behavioral science can dramatically cut the number of times police officers use force while also increasing officer safety.
What Works in De-escalation Training
Brian Tich discusses implementation lessons and scaling strategies for police de-escalation training in Police Chief Magazine.
New CRI-TAC Course – Take Action: Make the R.I.G.H.T. Choice and Intervene
This training encourages law enforcement personnel to actively intervene to prevent colleagues from committing policy or procedure mistakes or unprofessional, unethical, or criminal conduct. The curriculum was developed for law enforcement officers of all ranks and experience.
Task Force on 21st Century Policing – A Renewed Call to Action
Since the publication of the task force’s final report in May 2015, there have been countless working groups established to respond to police violence in communities. Still, the nation remains in a policing crisis. In February 2023, former task force co-chairs convened former task force members to discuss the current crisis of confidence in policing.