International Directory of Evidence-Based Policing

Policing researchers

Find researchers working on policing, crime prevention and evidence-informed practice.

8 listed sources.

Eric Piza — publications and research briefs

Researcher-authored publication pages, research briefs and summaries on evidence-based policing, crime analysis and crime control technology, with links to original papers.

Auto-generated source summary · United States

Crime prevention · Technology

Reducing Crime — Jerry Ratcliffe

Research-informed resources from Jerry Ratcliffe, including a monthly policing podcast, short research discussions, crime-reduction learning materials and professional training. The website supports his Reducing Crime book and connects policing practice with research. Free public resources sit alongside books and paid courses.

Auto-generated source summary · United States

Crime prevention · Leadership

Ian Marder — research and publications

Criminology researcher writing about restorative justice, policing and research partnerships. His Maynooth University profile brings together publications and research activity.

Auto-generated source summary · Ireland

Neighbourhood policing · Safeguarding

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.

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Crime prevention · Violence prevention · Technology

Matt Ashby — crime research and public writing

Public data analysis, charts and explanations by a crime science researcher, with a linked publication collection and free-to-read versions where available. Topics include homicide, crime concentration, police demand and interpreting trends, alongside practical research and data tutorials.

Auto-generated source summary · United Kingdom

Crime prevention · Violence prevention · Technology · Leadership

Ben Bradford — public writing

Public commentary by a policing researcher on trust, legitimacy and the pressures facing policing, collected on the Political Quarterly author page. Commentary should be read alongside the original studies it discusses.

Auto-generated source summary · United Kingdom

Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

Shjarstack — John Shjarback

Public writing by a policing researcher, connecting studies with debates about police practice, community policing and mental health responses. Named posts discuss evidence and link to research; the author’s main website also provides reports, evaluations and replication materials.

Auto-generated source summary · United States

Neighbourhood policing · Leadership · Police wellbeing · Technology

Tom Kirchmaier — policing and crime research

Research papers and non-technical summaries on policing and crime, including response times, police organisation and domestic abuse. Links connect readers to published work and discussion papers.

Auto-generated source summary · United Kingdom

Leadership · Safeguarding · Crime prevention