ID-EBP — International Directory of Evidence-Based Policing

International Directory of Evidence-Based Policing

Independent policing research sources

Explore independent sources connecting evidence, policing policy and operational practice.

16 listed sources.

Institute for Security Studies — Crime Hub

The Institute for Security Studies' Crime Hub provides South African crime statistics, interactive tools, research and analysis. Its topics include evidence-based policing, professional policing, violence prevention, prosecutions and corruption. Users can explore national and local crime patterns and follow links to publications explaining data sources and policy questions.

Auto-generated source summary · South Africa

Crime prevention · Neighbourhood policing

Thinking About Policing

An independent website by Nathan Tracey connecting British policing research, policy, leadership and operational experience. Articles explain practical questions and link to original sources, alongside research tools and learning resources. The writing reflects the author’s personal capacity; it is research interpretation and commentary rather than a university research programme.

Auto-generated source summary · United Kingdom · Verified source owner

Leadership · Technology · Neighbourhood policing · Safeguarding

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation is an independent South African organisation researching violence and supporting affected communities. Its publications address violence prevention, criminal justice, state accountability, trauma, gender and transitional justice. The website combines research outputs with advocacy material, programme information and psychosocial support resources.

Auto-generated source summary · South Africa

Violence prevention · Police wellbeing

Brazilian Forum on Public Safety — publications

The Brazilian Forum on Public Safety's digital repository organises its institutional research and publications. Collections include public security yearbooks, the Atlas of Violence, policing, prevention, justice and public spending. Users can browse thematic collections or search individual reports, with most material published in Portuguese and focused on Brazil.

Auto-generated source summary · Brazil

Violence prevention · Leadership

African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum

The African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum works on police accountability, governance and human rights across Africa. Its website provides research papers, policy submissions, manuals, guides and project reports. The organisation combines research, advocacy, partnerships and technical support to strengthen oversight and relationships between police and communities.

Auto-generated source summary · South Africa

Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies

The Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies is a Kenyan research organisation working on security, human rights and public policy. Its public resources include reports, policy briefs and project information on policing, accountability, violence prevention and violent extremism, with particular attention to community engagement and African contexts.

Auto-generated source summary · Kenya

Neighbourhood policing · Violence prevention

Instituto para la Seguridad y la Democracia

Instituto para la Seguridad y la Democracia is a Mexican organisation working on democratic security and criminal justice. Its website provides publications, project information and training on police reform, accountability and human mobility. Resources include practical work with police organisations and citizen oversight, alongside policy analysis and professional development material.

Auto-generated source summary · Mexico

Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Igarapé Institute

The Igarapé Institute is an independent research organisation publishing analysis and data tools on security, violence and related global challenges. Its website includes work on public safety, organised crime, violence prevention and institutional responses, alongside nature and climate programmes. Much of its security research focuses on Brazil and Latin America.

Auto-generated source summary · Brazil

Crime prevention · Violence prevention

Fundación Ideas para la Paz

Fundación Ideas para la Paz is a Colombian research organisation examining security, conflict, governance and peacebuilding. Its website offers reports, analysis, monitoring publications and practical tools, including work on organised crime, territorial security and relationships between institutions and communities. Users should distinguish research findings from the organisation's commentary and policy proposals.

Auto-generated source summary · Colombia

Violence prevention · Neighbourhood policing

Jeff-alytics — Jeff Asher

A named Substack newsletter and podcast analysing crime data and how crime trends are measured, with interviews with criminologists and policing researchers. Its focus is mainly American; data commentary and interviews should be distinguished from evaluated policing interventions.

Auto-generated source summary · United States

Crime prevention · Violence prevention · Technology

Fundación Paz Ciudadana

Fundación Paz Ciudadana publishes Chilean research and policy resources on crime prevention, public safety and criminal justice. Its website includes a research library, criminal analysis materials, victimisation indicators and work on rehabilitation and reoffending. Publications and project pages provide further context on the organisation's studies and practical partnerships.

Auto-generated source summary · Chile

Crime prevention · Neighbourhood policing

RAND — policing research

RAND's law enforcement collection brings together research reports, expert analysis and commentary on policing and public safety. Topics include police organisations, community relationships, crime prevention, technology and reform. Users can browse current and earlier work and follow links to individual publications for their methods, findings and limitations.

Auto-generated source summary · United States

Leadership · Technology

CLEEN Foundation — research publications

Nigerian civil-society research and practical publications on police reform, accountability, public safety and justice. Its books collection includes surveys, reform audits and training resources, alongside organisational reports.

Auto-generated source summary · Nigeria

Neighbourhood policing · Safeguarding · Leadership

Policing Insight

Professional reporting, analysis and commentary on policing, including research coverage and practitioner perspectives.

Auto-generated source summary · United Kingdom

Leadership · Technology

National Policing Institute

The National Policing Institute is an independent research and policy organisation focused on improving policing through evidence, innovation and collaboration. Its website provides evaluations, reports, practical guides and project information on crime prevention, community partnerships, police operations, technology, staffing and organisational practice. It was previously known as the Police Foundation.

Auto-generated source summary · United States

Leadership · Neighbourhood policing