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 | 2005

Crime Analysis for Problem Solvers in 60 Small Steps

  • Crime and Violence Response

Report

Building Communities of Trust: A Guidance for Community Leaders

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Report, Webpage

Evaluating Violence Reduction Strategies

  • Crime and Violence Response

Article

How Police Leadership Training is an Effective Tool against Civil Liability

  • Crime and Violence Response

Guidebook/Tool

Fusion Centers and Emergency Operations Centers

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations
  • Responding to Mass Critical Incidents
  • Crime Investigations

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.