Defining Evidence-Based Policing

 

NIJ’s new feature, Term of the Month, promotes research-based definitions of criminal justice terminology. This month, we’re defining Evidence-Based Policing — the intersection of policing and science — and sharing several recent NIJ resources to advance the field of policing. Evidence-Based Policing (EVP) definition: Using data, analysis, and research to complement experience and professional judgment, in order to provide the best possible police service to the public. EVP refers to scientific evidence, not evidence in the legal or investigative sense. Several recent NIJ resources to further expand understanding of this term include: Evidence-Based Policing in 45 Small Bites Perspectives on Research and Evidence-Based Policing: Articles from NIJ’s LEADS Scholars Evidence-Based Policing: The Importance of Research and Evidence LEARN MORE