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 | 2011

The Integration of Crime Analysis Into Patrol Work: A Guidebook

  • Crime and Violence Response

Report | 2010

Problem-Oriented Guides for Police Problem-Specific Guides Series Guide No. 23: Gun Violence Among Serious Young Offenders

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

Article | 2010

Organizational Culture and Leadership (4th Edition)

  • Crime and Violence Response

Guidebook/Tool | 2009

Implementing POP: Leading, Structuring, and Managing a Problem-Oriented Police Agency

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Guidebook/Tool | 2009

Law Enforcement Intelligence: A Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (Second Edition)

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Crime Investigations

Guidebook/Tool | 2008

Strategies to Address Gang Crime: A Guidebook for Local Law Enforcement

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Crime Investigations

Guidebook/Tool, Report, Training | 2008

Enhancing the Problem-Solving Capacity of Crime Analysis Units

  • Crime and Violence Response

Guidebook/Tool | 2007

Implementing Responses to Problems

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships

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.