Issues We Examine

Understanding Our Issues: Interconnected and Evolving

Our issues are categorized to help with organization, yet they remain inextricably linked. For instance, use-of-force connects to public trust, which influences technology use and impacts crime control. Each area’s effectiveness depends on others, creating a synergistic effect that amplifies combined impacts.

Remember: These connections shape the future of policing as you explore our insights.

Context Matters: Past, Present, and Future of Policing

Each issue reflects a continuum of the past, present, and future of policing. Public trust is shaped by past transgressions, today’s actions, and tomorrow’s planning. Building a trustworthy future requires acknowledging past missteps and working toward a more accountable present.

Our Approach: We examine how these connections impact public perception of police.

Pressing Issues for the Future of Policing

The issues we identify represent the most urgent challenges facing policing now and in the near future. Whether you’re a practitioner, policymaker, or community member, understanding these topics is key to navigating their impact on police and communities.

The Role of AI in Policing

AI is a recurring theme in our discussions due to its wide-ranging implications. As AI integration accelerates, it outpaces our regulatory capabilities. Leaders must set ethical boundaries to ensure AI enhances, rather than undermines, just and empathetic policing.