Crime and violence response is the foundation of policing. Crime response strategies in policing are most effective when they utilize an inclusive approach to defining the problems of crime and violence, giving voice to community concerns, and applying the best available evidence-based solutions. Strategies may shift over time as community priorities change and new evidence emerges.

The Lab encourages agencies to consider a holistic approach to crime and violence response that relies on evidence-based strategies that are effective, ethical, equitable, and efficient.

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Resources Related to Crime and Violence Response

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Guidebook/Tool | 2019

Understanding and Responding to Crime and Disorder Hot Spots

  • Crime and Violence Response

Article | 2019

Research Will Shape the Future of Proactive Policing

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests
A Law Enforcement Officer's Duty Belt

Report | 2019

Less-Lethal Weaponry, Post-Traumatic Stress, and their Impact on Officer Safety and Wellness: Emerging Issues and Recommendations

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations
  • Use of Force

After Action Report | 2018

After-Action Review of the Orlando Fire Department Response to the Attack at Pulse Nightclub

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations

Report | 2018

Policing the Connected World: Using Social Network Analysis in Police-Community Partnerships

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests

Report | 2017

Making it Safer: A Study of Law Enforcement Fatalities Between 2010-2016

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests

Report | 2017

Maintaining First Amendment Rights and Public Safety in North Minneapolis 

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations

Guidebook/Tool | 2017

Assessing Responses to Problems: Did It Work? An Introduction for Police Problem-Solvers. 2nd Edition.

  • Crime and Violence Response

The information provided within these modules has been gathered from various sources, including consent decrees, research, and practitioner and department-developed resources. These webpage modules are intended to be a guide for departments to use to improve their Constitutional policing practices. Additional information and resources may be needed to implement the recommendations successfully. This resource is intended to be dynamic, and the Knowledge Lab will continue to update and add to these modules to provide additional and current guidance for departments.