Crime and violence reduction strategies include preventive actions and effective responses that follow a structured approach to problem-solving rooted in a thorough assessment of local issues.

A focus on crime and violence reduction includes problem assessment, strategic planning, implementation, community engagement, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

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Resources Related to Crime and Violence Reduction

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After Action Report, Guidebook/Tool, Report | 2024

Critical Incident Review Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Guidebook/Tool, Report, Other | 2023

Proactive Police Response to Domestic-Related Repeat Calls for Service

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Report | 2023

Evaluating the Utility of Sobering Centers: Analyses of Police and Sobering Centers Across Five Jurisdictions

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

Guidebook/Tool | 2023

Tactical Response and Operations Standard for Law Enforcement Agencies

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations

Report | 2023

Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Responding to Mass Critical Incidents

Guidebook/Tool, Video, Other | 2023

Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI)

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Guidebook/Tool, Webpage | 2023

Justice Department Fact Sheet on Implementing Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations
  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests
  • Use of Force
  • Officer Safety and Wellness
  • Public Transparency
A Law Enforcement Officer's Duty Belt

Guidebook/Tool, Policy | 2023

Electronic Control Weapons

  • Crime and Violence Response
  • Use of Force

The information provided within these modules has been gathered from various sources, including legal reviews, research, and practitioner and department-developed resources. These webpage modules are intended to be a guide for departments to use to improve their 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.