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Leadership

The Need for Evidence in Police Reform: Perspectives from the Research Advisory Committee

Location: Ballroom C1, KBHCC

Robin S. Engel

Senior Vice President
National Policing Institute, United States
Maris Herold, Boulder Police Department

Chief of Police
Boulder Police Department
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Chad Kasmar

Chief of Police
Tucson (AZ) Police Department, United States
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Karhlton Moore, J.D.,

Director
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Cynthia Lum, Ph.D.

Professor
George Mason University, United States
Nancy LaVigne

While some changes in policing are effective, others lack evidence or have unintended consequences. Despite widespread implementation of voluntary and mandated reforms, the profession continues to struggle with officer recruitment and retention, safety and wellness, community trust, rising crime and violence, and controversial use of force. Panelists describe how to navigate the delicate balance facing leaders to be attentive to public demands for reform, while also embracing evidence-based approaches to improve policing and reduce crime and violence. Opportunities for federal support of local law enforcement are discussed, along with perceptions from leading scholars and police executives regarding the importance of using research to support changes in policing.