Resource Results
This resources provides description, processes, and activities undertaken by the Winston-Salem Police Department and the Smart Policing Initiative project team along with documents and other resources that may be used by others to assist in their efforts to implement smart policing.
PERF and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services have released “Social Media and Tactical Considerations for Law Enforcement,” a 54-page report that explores the ways in which police are using social media. Many departments are using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to disseminate information to the public about crime issues and police activities. The report also provides information about the use of social media for other purposes, including preventing, responding to,… Read More
Philadelphia Police Department Captain Altovise Love-Craighead discusses the fundamentals of trauma-informed policing including how de-escalation can interrupt cycles of violence. The central tenets of trauma-informed policing are introduced and examples are given as to how these principles can be applied in real-world policing situations.
In this New Thinking podcast, Judge Jeffrey Kremers of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court brings procedural justice to bear on domestic violence. Sharing his insights from the bench, Judge Kremers talks about the importance of procedural justice for both defendants and survivors as well as their families, and discusses strategies for addressing the unique challenges posed by domestic violence cases.
Procedural justice implemented by officers follows the LEED model of interaction with citizens. LEED is an acronym for “listen and explain with equity and dignity.” This model of interaction by police with persons involved in a computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) event requires that the officer listen to the involved parties’ questions and answers; explain why police intervention is warranted; be respectful of the rights, feelings, and dignity of involved persons; and explain clearly and… Read More
In the wake of the economic downturn that began in 2007 and 2008, public service providers, including police departments, have been asked to tighten their financial belts and, in some instances, do more with less. Whereas some departments have cut their information technology (IT) investments and staffing as a way to avoid cutting sworn officers, others have increased their investments in IT, believing it can serve as a force multiplier, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the… Read More
This guide identifies principles, policies and programs that characterize good policing. In each case, it offers an example, with a live link, of a good program or practice that already exists in a police department, and/or an important report on it. This Guide is designed as a community education tool, to help people evaluate the quality of their own police department in terms of best practices that characterize a good police department. This report does not claim to be the last word on… Read More
Improving recidivism data collection and reporting is a critical first step to advancing our knowledge about what works in sentencing and corrections policy. This brief outlines the necessary elements that every state should use when defining, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating recidivism data. It offers a blueprint for gathering a broad range of reoffending indicators, accurately comparing across groups and over time, and using the results to inform decisionmaking and improve… Read More
Custom Notifications: Individualized Communication in the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) provides practical information about "custom notifications," an independent element of GVI that enables quick, tactical, direct communication to particular group members. Custom notifications articulate that group members are valued members of the community, give individualized information about their legal risk, and offer opportunities for help. They effectively interrupt group "beefs," avoid… Read More
In the 2014 Accenture survey of citizens across eight countries, a convincing 96 percent of respondents said the public should play a role in police services. Coupled with the fact that two-thirds (66 percent) of citizens said they wanted more interaction with their local police, this public enthusiasm offers a golden opportunity to rebalance responsibilities for public safety through greater involvement from local communities.
