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Proactive Crime Prevention Meets Financial Fraud Risk Management
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...

Michael Burgess
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Thinking About Thinking: What Metacognition Can Teach Us About Smarter Policing
Ever catch yourself thinking... about thinking? Maybe after a call, you're sitting in the patrol car or at your desk, replaying what...

Michael Burgess
Jul 28, 20252 min read


🔍 Focused Deterrence in Policing: A Smarter Strategy for Safer Communities 🚓
Focused deterrence is a proven, evidence-based policing strategy that targets the small number of individuals or groups responsible for a...

Michael Burgess
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Police Leadership and Embracing Evidence-Based Policing Practices
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...

Michael Burgess
May 15, 20253 min read


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

Michael Burgess
Mar 25, 20252 min read


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

Michael Burgess
Mar 5, 20252 min read


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

Michael Burgess
Feb 17, 20251 min read


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

Michael Burgess
Feb 17, 20251 min read


What are Evidence-Based Policing Strategies?
Policing goes beyond apprehending criminals post-crime. Preventing crime and victimization is paramount. Changing the current scenario is...

Michael Burgess
Feb 10, 20252 min read


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

Michael Burgess
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Collaborative Approaches to Crime Reduction: Law Enforcement Insights
Collaboration Is a Force Multiplier in Crime Reduction Why partnerships are essential for safer, healthier communities In modern policing, collaboration isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s a necessity. The challenges agencies face today are complex: violence, disorder, overdoses, repeat locations, vulnerable populations, and the community conditions that fuel recurring harm. No single agency can solve those problems alone. That’s why law enforcement organizations across the country (

Michael Burgess
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Proactive Solutions for Law Enforcement: Proactive Prevention Strategies, LLC
Proactive Prevention Strategies, LLC Practical, evidence-based support for safer communities As law enforcement agencies look for better ways to reduce crime and strengthen community safety, the most effective solutions tend to share three things: data, proven strategies, and strong partnerships . That’s where Proactive Prevention Strategies, LLC comes in. Proactive Prevention Strategies, LLC is a consulting firm founded by a seasoned law enforcement professional with more t

Michael Burgess
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Reducing Crime with Evidence-Based Strategies: A Guide for Law Enforcement
Evidence-Based Strategies in Modern Policing How data, research, and partnerships support safer communities Law enforcement agencies across the country are being asked to do more than respond—they’re being asked to prevent . That shift has driven growing interest in evidence-based strategies : approaches that rely on data, research, and proven methods to reduce crime and improve quality of life. At Proactive Prevention Strategies, LLC , we help agencies move from good intenti

Michael Burgess
Jan 8, 20252 min read
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