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Evidence-Based Policing

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has a commitment to evidence-based policing practices using rigorous evaluation methods to determine what works and what doesn't.  NIJ began the Research for the Real World Series to feature research that is changing our thinking about criminal justice policies and practices. This event is the 30th Research for the Real World panel. Video run time: 1 hour 43 min.

Date Published: July 24, 2018