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

  • Reset

Report | 2024

Critical Incident Review Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School

  • Mass Critical Incident Response

Collection | 2023

Council on Criminal Justice Crime Trend Reports

  • Crime and Violence Reduction

Report | 2023

Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Collection, Webpage | 2023

Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI)

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Crime and Violence Reduction

Factsheet | 2023

ATF Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) Fact Sheet

  • Crime and Violence Reduction
  • Crime Investigations
A Law Enforcement Officer's Duty Belt

Guidebook/Tool, Policy | 2023

Electronic Control Weapons

  • Use of Force

Report | 2023

Proactive Police Response to Domestic-Related Repeat Calls for Service

  • Crime Victim Support

Guidebook/Tool | 2023

Tactical Response and Operations Standard for Law Enforcement Agencies

  • Mass Critical Incident Response

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.

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