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
Registration has opened for the First Annual Howard C. Liebengood Symposium hosted by the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. This symposium, held on September 17-18, 2025, will focus on the evolving law enforcement landscape and the first responder mental health crisis.
In this webinar hosted by the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety (NAPSPS) on July 29 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EDT), three accomplished leaders from diverse sectors of public safety share personal vignettes from their career journeys. From navigating early career hurdles to leading transformative initiatives, each speaker will reflect on the pivotal moments, mentors, and lessons that shaped their path to leadership. This session offers a rare, candid look at what it means to serve behind the badge—or beside it and how leadership is cultivated over time. A brief moderated Q&A will follow, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with the panelists.
Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) is the flagship IACP leadership development training program. LPO is modeled after the training concept of dispersed leadership (“every officer a leader”) and delivers modern behavioral science concepts and theories uniquely tailored to the law enforcement environment.
The LPO program is a two-week training held over two consecutive months, with one week each month:
- Week One: July 7–11, 2025
- Week Two: August 18–22, 2025