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🚨 Policing Is Changing. Our Communities Deserve Us at Our Best. After more than two decades in law enforcement, one truth stands above all: We cannot arrest our way to safer communities. For too long, policing in many places has been measured by response, not prevention. Yet the work that truly changes a community happens before the 911 call. Crime prevention is not simply a tactic. It is a culture, a strategy, and a shared responsibility. We owe our officers, agencies, and

Every police agency has a wealth of information right at their fingertips—hidden in the reports, records, and calls for service that come...

Why Proactive Crime Prevention Matters When people ask me what I do, the short answer is this: I help law enforcement professionals and...

I was recently asked by a professional in the banking and fraud risk management field whether my new book would be of value to them. It’s...

Ever catch yourself thinking... about thinking? Maybe after a call, you're sitting in the patrol car or at your desk, replaying what...

Focused deterrence is a proven, evidence-based policing strategy that targets the small number of individuals or groups responsible for a...

Not long ago, a seasoned police leader asked me, “Isn’t evidence-based policing just what we already do?” It was an honest question—and a...

Why? This is a question that is common to hear from law enforcement professionals, as well as community members and leaders. Why is it...

Why is evidence based policing and problem oriented policing so important for police officers to learn & utilize? Evidence-based policing...

The 9th annual conference held by  The American Society of Evidence-Based Policing , is taking place from April 30 to May 2, 2025, at...

Are you looking for thought-provoking content to engage with? Consider checking out Professor Jerry Ratcliffe's podcast, Reducing Crime....

Policing goes beyond apprehending criminals post-crime. Preventing crime and victimization is paramount. Changing the current scenario is...

Let’s be honest with ourselves. Over the course of time, law-enforcement and society in general have tried many different strategies to...

In the realm of law enforcement, collaboration and partnership are key ingredients in tackling crime and creating safer communities. Law...

As law enforcement agencies continue to search for innovative solutions to tackle crime and enhance community safety, one company has...

As law enforcement officials continuously seek new strategies to combat and reduce crime, Evidence-Based Strategies have emerged as a...