May 2022

Getting More Out of Policing in the US

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Policing Leadership Academy (PLA) Overview

Sep 2024

Read an overview of the Policing Leadership Academy (PLA), a first of-its-kind program launched in May 2023 to train America’s policing leaders working in some of our most violent neighborhoods.

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This paper outlines the results of research on over a decade of Chicago Police Department data that shows it is possible to predict risk of on-duty and off-duty misconduct, allowing police departments to prioritize training and supportive resources.

Policing Leadership Academy Advisory and Research Committees
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Policing Leadership Academy Advisory and Research Committees

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View the members of the PLA’s advisory and research committees.

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Strides for Peace Expo Inspires Chicago to Unite Against Gun Violence
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Chicago Defender
Dec 2024

Strides for Peace Expo Inspires Chicago to Unite Against Gun Violence

Strides for Peace executive director Joel Hamernick cited Crime Lab research during the Second Annual Strides for Peace Gun Violence Prevention Expo showing that students who transfer schools twice during high school are 80% more likely to become involved in gun violence.

Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers Completes University Of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy
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Dec 2024

Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers Completes University Of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy

Chattanooga Police Department Chief John Chambers graduated from the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy, an education program dedicated to reducing violent crime and improving police effectiveness.

Birmingham PD part of leadership training study designed to reduce violent crime
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WBRC 6 News
Dec 2024

Birmingham PD part of leadership training study designed to reduce violent crime

WBRC 6 News covers Birmingham Police Department Captain Michael Sellers’ graduation from the Policing Leadership Academy (PLA), the first officer from Alabama to participate in the program.