Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Research on Body-Worn Cameras and Law Enforcement
Get to Know a LEADS Scholar — Q&A with Deputy Chief Christopher W. Ortiz
Body-Worn Cameras: What the Evidence Tells Us
Current research suggests that body-worn cameras may offer benefits for law enforcement. However, additional research is needed to understand the value of the technology for the field.
Communication as a Tool to Prevent and Respond to Civil Disturbance
Assessing Police Use-of-Force Policy and Outcomes
Multi-Method Evaluation of Police Use of Force Outcomes
Safety Outcomes for Use-of-Force Cases for Law Enforcement Agencies With and Without Conducted Energy Devices
Final Findings From the Expert Panel on the Safety of Conducted Energy Devices
In its final report, an expert panel of medical professionals concludes that the use of conducted energy devices by police officers on healthy adults does not present a high risk of death or serious injury.
How Conducted Energy Devices Work
Less-Lethal Technology: Conducted Energy Devices
Overview of Less-Lethal Technologies
Police Use of Force: The Impact of Less-Lethal Weapons and Tactics
Study suggests that less-lethal weapons decrease rates of injuries.