National Policing Institute

Mandating overtime to handle seasonal crime spikes is a short-term fix that creates long-term retention issues.

Our Efficiency Analysis helps departments break this cycle by identifying systemic bottlenecks in their current workflows. We help you find hidden operational capacity, streamline administrative tasks, and optimize deployment structures so your officers can focus on keeping communities safe.

Learn more about our efficiency reviews: https://hubs.li/Q04kB2850

Traffic incidents are a leading cause of line-of-duty injuries and fatalities across the United States. For National Safety Month, the National Policing Institute is reminding command staff about the free resources available through the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program (NLERSP).

We provide the actionable protocols and safety training metrics your department needs to minimize roadway risks and protect officers on patrol. Get details on bringing this program to your agency: https://hubs.li/Q04k9BY60

Buying the right technology or adopting a proven program is only half the equation. What happens after the decision is made often determines whether an agency sees real results or gets left wondering what went wrong.

Our new InFocus blog examines focused deterrence and gunshot detection to break down the implementation practices that every agency leader should know before their next investment decision. Read it at the link below.

https://hubs.li/Q04jYcys0

When you’re managing a law enforcement agency, you don’t have time to sift through lengthy academic journals to find out what works.

NPI’s monthly InFocus series delivers practical, research-backed insights directly to your inbox.

From officer wellness strategies to data-driven crime prevention practices, we break down the latest field findings into clear, actionable resources for your agency and your community.

Subscribe to stay informed and join the conversation: https://hubs.li/Q04jK05h0

Mental Health Awareness Month is about more than just starting a conversation—it’s about creating an environment where wellness can actually thrive. 🛡️

At the National Policing Institute, we know that the "internal" stressors of an agency—like culture, leadership support, and workload—often weigh more heavily on officers than the calls they handle in the field. If your agency is struggling with burnout or morale, it may be time for a deeper look at your organizational health.

Our Workforce Wellness Analysis and Benchmarking service provides a complete picture of your department’s health. We help you identify the "pain points" silently eroding morale and provide evidence-based recommendations to fix them.

Why choose NPI?
✅ Tailored Design: We adapt our assessment to your agency’s specific size and structure.
✅ Action-Oriented: We don’t just give you data; we give you a roadmap for policy, training, and other key changes or enhancements.
✅ Independent Expertise: Our external assessors provide the honest, detailed insights needed for sustained success.

Invest in your people. Invest in your culture: https://hubs.li/Q04g8Bzv0

Many agencies have good wellness programs. Far fewer have a strategy that works across every division, unit, and function.

NPI has spent years studying organizational stress in law enforcement, and what we've learned is that the gaps are often where leaders least expect them.

We're not here to validate what looks good. We're here to help you see the full picture and build something that actually holds.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04gtsZs0

Today, we remember all those who gave their lives in service to our country. We honor their sacrifice and remain committed to the communities and nation they served.

Your agency’s body-worn cameras record thousands of hours of contacts between officers and the community. But are you actually using that data to identify successes and areas of improvement?

Most BWC review is reactive, looking only at certain reportable events, which tend to be negative. NPI’s Rapid Performance Assessment turns that model on its head. Using Polis Solutions' Trustat™ technology, we analyze your footage at scale to identify the organizational-level successes and areas of potential improvement for trust and safety.

In about 90 days, we deliver a concise insights report and expert briefing that helps you see what’s working on the street and where your training can be optimized. We balance the perspective to show you the "positive patterns": how your officers are successfully de-escalating situations and building community confidence, in addition to areas where improvements can be made.

Get a snapshot of your agency’s performance in just 90 days: https://hubs.li/Q04fG8550

What's the true measure of performance for a law enforcement agency? Crime data, incident reports, and police response outcomes have long been the "go to" for many. Those numbers still matter, and chiefs are still held accountable for them. But they don't capture the full picture of what an agency delivers.

In a new OnPolicing piece, NPI's Colby Dolly, Ph.D. argues that public confidence belongs alongside crime data as a measure of agency success. Why? Because investigations move forward when residents cooperate with officers, and that cooperation depends on confidence. When confidence is high, people comply with the law because they see it as legitimate, which makes daily encounters safer for everyone.

Public confidence isn't a replacement for crime data. It's a second, equally important question alongside it: how well are we serving?

Read the full piece here: https://hubs.li/Q04g8HVn0

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we lower our flags and lift our voices in gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Their service is the foundation of our safety, and their memory is a call to continue the work of professional, dedicated policing.