The Knowledge Lab Resource Library is intended to provide actionable, evidence-based resources to police leaders, rank and file officers, community members and policymakers. Use this interactive library to filter resources by Core Practice Areas, Type of Product, and more.

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Resources included in this library are displayed by publication year. The library was last updated in March 2026.

Article, Video | 2025

Recruitment, Retention, Resilience, and Rhythm: A Conversation with BJA and the Dancing Cop

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Recruitment and Retention

Guidebook/Tool | 2025

Critical Incident Preparedness Toolkit: Assessing Capacity to Respond to Active Assailant Events

  • Mass Critical Incident Response

Guidebook/Tool | 2025

Elements of an Effective Active Shooter Course

  • Mass Critical Incident Response
  • Training and Education

Report | 2025

Smart Cities: Technologies and Policy Options to Enhance Services and Transparency

  • Public Transparency
  • Technology Implementation

Guidebook/Tool | 2024

Preparing Law Enforcement Agencies for Embedded Clinicians

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Report | 2024

Critical Incident Review Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School

  • Mass Critical Incident Response

Report | 2024

Federal Justice Statistics, 2022

  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests

Webpage | 2024

The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM)

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Guidebook/Tool | 2024

Operationalizing Proactive Community Engagement: A Framework for Police Organizations

  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Guidebook/Tool, Other | 2024

Considerations for Specialized Units: Checklists for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability

  • Crime and Violence Reduction
  • Public Transparency

Collection, Training, Webpage | 2024

Firearms-Related Training for Law Enforcement

  • Crime Investigations
  • Training and Education

Guidebook/Tool | 2024

Introducing the NIJ Forensic Intelligence Framework: Pillars and Guiding Principles for Successful Implementation

  • Crime Investigations

Guidebook/Tool | 2024

What is a Crime Gun Intelligence Center? Overview for Local Law Enforcement

  • Crime Investigations

Report | 2024

A Practical Guide to Interviewing Potential Human Trafficking Victims

  • Crime Investigations
  • Crime Victim Support

Guidebook/Tool | 2024

School-Based Threat Assessment Checklist

  • Mass Critical Incident Response

Other | 2024

The Role of Law Enforcement Culture in Officer Safety During Driving and Roadway Operations

  • Officer Safety and Wellness

Guidebook/Tool, Other | 2024

Twenty-first Century Protest Response: Promoting Democracy and Advancing Community and Officer Safety

  • Mass Demonstration Response
  • Public Transparency

Report | 2024

Using Data Governance and Data Management in Law Enforcement

  • Public Transparency