9 Ways to Benchmark Police Stops for Racial Disparity
Citywide population is the most common benchmark for police stop data and the most misleading. Research shows the right benchmark changes everything.
Using Data
Making sense of numbers to guide smarter decisions.
Data-Driven Policing Guide: How to Evaluate Technology Before Your Agency Wastes Six Figures
192 studies reveal what works in data-driven policing and what doesn’t. Essential guide for agencies evaluating predictive analytics and surveillance tech.
Did Drug Decriminalization Make Oregon and Washington Less Safe?
Did drug decriminalization increase crime? A data-driven look at drug decriminalization in Oregon and Washington and its impact on crime and arrest trends.
Is Big Data-Driven Predictive Policing Actually Effective?
Explore whether big data-driven predictive policing (BDPP) actually reduces crime and what real-world evidence shows for law enforcement agencies.
From Idea to Impact: Why Good Policing Strategies Fail and How to Make Them Work
Learn how Implementation Science helps agencies turn evidence-based initiatives into effective policing strategies that fit local realities.
How to Prioritize Which Burglary Cases to Investigate
A research-backed way to prioritize burglary cases using solvability factors and a free calculator to help agencies decide which cases to investigate.
Risk Terrain Modeling: How to Reduce Crime by Targeting Places
Robberies dropped 63% in four months by focusing on high-risk places, not more arrests. Learn how simple, place-based strategies drive big crime reductions.
Why Police Leaders Need Better Crime Charts
The right data visuals can change police decisions. See which charts helped leaders spot real crime trends and which ones led them astray.
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