Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program
NIJ LEADS
Progressing from Evidence to Action
A large body of research on crime and justice is available, yet it can take years for findings to influence practice in the field. During a recent panel at NIJ’s 2023 National Research Conference, researchers and practitioners shared ideas and discussed practical steps and promising new approaches to inspire change. Three guests join the show to continue their conversation: Dr. Tamara Herold, a senior advisor to NIJ, hosts Dr. Shon Barnes, the police chief of the Madison (Wisconsin) Police Department, and Dr.
Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence
NIJ FY23 Support for the Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars Program
The Importance of Management in Evidence-Based Policing
Police Research - An Important Tool for Police, Often Underutilized
IMPACTT of a Patrol Officer: Evaluating Productivity Metrics
How Do We Know It Works? Conducting a Rapid Research Police Experiment To Test the Effectiveness of Flashing Police Lights on Auto Crime
Video: Reducing Traffic Fatalities: NIJ LEADS Scholar Spotlight
Reducing Traffic Fatalities – NIJ LEADS Scholar Spotlight
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NIJ's Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars Program for Civilians
New scholars selected!
Meet the 2024 class of scholars.
NIJ typically accepts applications for new scholars in the spring.
The Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Civilians program offers a unique opportunity to engage and partner with other NIJ LEADS Scholars, all of whom are mid-career police officers, fellow civilians, and academics dedicated to advancing the police profession through science.
The program has...