The Knowledge Lab will convene stakeholder and expert groups in the spring of 2022 to identify the specific issues and resources needed to support the increased working knowledge and use of constitutional policing practices at the state, local, and tribal levels. These discussions and listening sessions will examine training and technical assistance needs, offer guidance on policy and strategic planning, analytical, and research capabilities, and provide expertise to engage and build trust within communities.

The Knowledge Lab will engage with top experts to bring constitutional policing principles to the field, raise awareness of its integral nature in achieving other public safety challenges, and elevate the critical role that community plays in this process. The Knowledge Lab will continue to delve further into the data from the consent decrees, technical assistance letters, investigations, and other reports and provide the field with guidance around policies, practices, and programs that have shown promise in affecting change in these areas.

Create tools and products to build capacity and improve outcomes. The ultimate role of the Knowledge Lab is to assist the field in discerning which programs and approaches have been effective and how they may be implemented in their community. Through various tools, resources, and direct technical assistance, the Knowledge Lab will assist agencies in determining what is needed and how efforts can be enhanced to meet its goals.