Implementing Evidence-Based Research

“Research is a key component of evidence-based policing – we need to know what works and what doesn't. This book puts research in practical context for agencies large and small.” Gary Cordner, Baltimore Police Department

“Drawing from Canadian and American experiences, this book provides helpful tips for police leaders who are introducing research into their agencies. The authors’ collective expertise informs police agencies large and small about evidence-based policing.” Cynthia Lum, George Mason University

"A well written book which will be of great use to students who wish to deepen their understanding of how evidence based research can be applied within police organisations." Jeremy Pearson, University of Sunderland

"This impactful book offers reasonable and often small steps toward EBP adoption without materially increasing research or analysis budgets or diverting officers from their patrol and other critical path duties." Crime Prevention and Community Safety

Laura Huey is Professor of Sociology at the University of Western Ontario and the founder and Chair of the Advisory Council of the Canadian Society of Evidence Based Policing (Can-SEBP).

Renée J. Mitchell is Senior Police Researcher at RTI International and the co-founder of the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing.

Hina Kalyal is a policy analyst at London Police Service in Ontario.

Roger Pegram is Chief Inspector in Merseyside Police, the Vice Chair of the UK Society of Evidence Based Policing and a visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology.

Introduction

Implementing Evidence-Based Policing

Situating Evidence-Based Policing

Understanding the Methodology

The Individual Approach

The Smaller Agency

The Mid-Sized Agency

The Larger Agency

Generating Sustainability

Resources