activities · 26
what they do
direct service · 5
- Justice Navigator Public Platform Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceHosts Justice Navigator assessments on a public-facing online platform to promote transparency, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance accountability in public safety systems.
- Technical Assistance and Advisory Services Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceProvides rapid technical, data, and advisory support to communities and law enforcement agencies through place-based partnerships, including data-informed guidance and community engagement strategies to improve fairness and public trust in policing.
- Technical Assistance and Place-Based Partnerships Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceProvides rapid technical, data, and advisory support to communities and law enforcement agencies through place-based partnerships, including data-informed guidance and community engagement strategies to improve fairness and public trust in policing, as demonstrated in work with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stations.
- Technical Assistance for Public Safety Reform Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceProvides rapid technical, data, and advisory support to communities and law enforcement agencies through place-based partnerships, including data-informed guidance and community engagement strategies to improve fairness and public trust in policing.
- Technical Assistance for Public Safety Reform Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceProvides rapid technical, data, and advisory assistance to communities and law enforcement agencies through place-based partnerships, including data-informed guidance and community engagement strategies. Examples include support to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stations under the Antelope Valley Settlement Agreement.
advocacy · 4
- Policy Advocacy and Coalition Engagement Law Enforcement Terminology Research & Policy AdvocacyAdvocates for systemic public safety reform by engaging federal, state, and local policymakers, participating in bipartisan forums and public events, and advancing specific reforms through coalitions such as Traffic Safety For All, which focuses on limiting non-safety traffic stops.
- Policy Advocacy and Coalition Engagement Law Enforcement Terminology Research & Policy AdvocacyAdvocates for systemic public safety reform by engaging federal, state, and local policymakers, participating in bipartisan forums and public events, and supporting coalitions such as Traffic Safety For All to advance policy changes like limiting non-safety traffic stops.
- Public Safety Advocacy and Policy Engagement Law Enforcement Terminology Research & Policy AdvocacyAdvocates for systemic changes in public safety systems by engaging federal, state, and local policymakers, participating in bipartisan discussions, and advancing reforms through coalitions such as Traffic Safety For All, which focuses on limiting non-safety traffic stops.
- Public Safety Advocacy and Policy Engagement Law Enforcement Terminology Research & Policy AdvocacyAdvocates for systemic public safety reform by engaging federal, state, and local policymakers, participating in bipartisan forums and public events, and advancing coalition-based initiatives such as Traffic Safety For All to limit non-safety traffic stops and reduce inequitable policing practices.
research · 10
- Justice Navigator Program Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceDevelops and operates the Justice Navigator, a data analysis tool that uses standardized assessments to identify racial disparities in law enforcement patrol and arrest data, producing public-facing assessments to support accountability and data-driven decision-making in public safety.
- Justice Navigator Program Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceDevelops and operates the Justice Navigator, a data tool that uses standardized assessments to identify racial disparities in law enforcement patrol and arrest data, producing public-facing equity analyses for police departments. The program applies a rigorous analytic framework to departmental data and integrates crime, demographic, and behavioral data to distinguish disparities caused by police practices versus external factors.
- National Justice Database Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceOperates the National Justice Database, the first national database tracking police behavior statistics and standardizing data collection to support data-driven public safety reforms and cross-jurisdictional analysis.
- National Justice Database Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceOperates the National Justice Database, the first national database tracking police behavior statistics and standardizing data collection to support data-driven public safety reforms. The database enables cross-jurisdictional analysis and contributes to a national understanding of policing practices.
- National Justice Database Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceOperates the National Justice Database, the first national database tracking police behavior statistics and standardizing data collection to support data-driven public safety reforms.
- Public Safety Research and Analysis Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceConducts scientific research using law enforcement administrative records, resident and officer surveys, and other data sources to document harms in public safety systems, measure social costs and benefits of policing, and reduce inequity. Publishes white papers, reports, and policy briefs, including research on gang databases and immigration enforcement.
- Public Safety Research and Analysis Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceConducts scientific research using law enforcement administrative records, resident and officer surveys, crime data, and demographic information to measure the social costs and benefits of policing, assess psychological factors in disparate outcomes, and produce white papers, reports, and policy briefs that document harms and support public safety redesign.
- Public Safety Research and Analysis Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceConducts scientific research using law enforcement administrative records, resident and officer surveys, crime data, and demographic information to document harms in public safety systems, measure disparities, and generate evidence for equitable policing reforms.
- Public Safety Research and Analysis Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceConducts scientific research using law enforcement administrative records, resident and officer surveys, crime data, and demographic information to document harms in public safety systems, measure racial disparities, and evaluate the social costs and benefits of policing practices.
- Research Dissemination Research Report PublicationPublishes white papers, reports, and policy briefs to communicate research findings and support public safety policy reform efforts.
capacity building · 7
- Capacity Building for Public Safety Reform Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceRuns multiple programs—including Community Up, Unlocking Democracy, JusticeNerds, and the Elected Leaders Council—that provide data-driven resources, learning communities, technical assistance, and peer-to-peer networks to support grassroots efforts, stakeholders, and elected officials in building equitable public safety systems.
- Community Up Program Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceOperates the Community Up program to provide data-driven insights and resources that support grassroots efforts in building equitable public safety systems.
- Elected Leaders Council Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceFacilitates the Elected Leaders Council, a peer-to-peer learning community for elected officials focused on advancing public safety reform through shared strategies and policy innovation.
- JusticeNerds Programming Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceImplements JusticeNerds programming to integrate scientific research with community-informed technical assistance, supporting interdisciplinary teams in implementing, sustaining, and evaluating policing alternatives through virtual learning communities.
- Learning Communities and Capacity Building Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceOperates programs such as Community Up, Unlocking Democracy, JusticeNerds, and the Elected Leaders Council to build capacity for public safety reform by facilitating virtual learning communities, providing resources, and integrating scientific research with community-informed technical assistance for interdisciplinary teams and elected officials.
- Learning Communities and Capacity Building Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceHosts virtual learning communities and peer-to-peer programs—including Community Up, Unlocking Democracy, and the Elected Leaders Council—to equip interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and elected officials with data-driven insights, resources, and technical assistance for implementing and sustaining equitable public safety systems.
- Unlocking Democracy Program Equitable Policing Research & Technical AssistanceRuns the Unlocking Democracy program, which empowers stakeholders to build equitable public safety systems through learning communities, resource hubs, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
strategies · 22
how they think
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- Advanced data integration and analysis for disparity attribution disparity attribution analysisUses multidimensional data—crime, demographic, behavioral, and psychological—combined with automated analysis platforms to isolate the drivers of racial disparities in policing and assess the impact of bias and departmental policies.
- Community-centered empowerment and coalition building community-led public safety redesignWe center community priorities by collaborating directly with vulnerable communities, providing data, resources, and expertise to empower them to lead institutional change, while building coalitions across stakeholders to advance equitable public safety innovations.
- Community-centered public safety redesign community-centered redesignCenters the lived experiences and leadership of vulnerable communities in public safety reform, providing data, resources, and technical support to empower community-driven change.
- Community-led public safety redesign community-led public safety redesignCenters vulnerable communities in public safety reform by partnering directly with them to support advocacy, integrate lived experience, and empower community-driven institutional change.
- Community-led public safety redesign community-led public safety redesignAdvances racial equity in public safety by centering vulnerable communities in the redesign process, providing data, resources, and expertise to support community-led advocacy and institutional change.
- Community-led public safety redesign through science and data science-based public safety redesignWe use peer-reviewed research, data analysis, and interdisciplinary science to support vulnerable communities in leading the redesign of public safety systems, ensuring that reforms are grounded in both evidence and lived experience.
- Community-led public safety redesign through science and data science-based public safety redesignAdvances racial equity in public safety by combining peer-reviewed research, data science, and community engagement to support community-led system redesign, ensuring that scientific methods and lived experience jointly inform policy and practice changes.
- Data-driven accountability and innovation data-driven accountabilityLeverages data analysis and automated platforms to assess and improve law enforcement accountability, measure racial disparities, and test public safety innovations through cross-sector collaboration.
- Evidence-based advocacy and policy design evidence-based policy designTranslates rigorous research into policy change by providing evidence-based recommendations, technical assistance, and strategic advocacy support to policymakers and coalitions.
- Evidence-based advocacy and policy design with stakeholder collaboration evidence-based policy designTranslates rigorous research and data analysis into actionable policy recommendations by partnering with policymakers, law enforcement, and community organizations, using coalition building and technical assistance to drive measurable, equitable reforms.
- Evidence-based advocacy and policy reform evidence-based advocacyCombines scientific research and community input to inform and advocate for equitable public safety policies, supporting policymakers with rigorous data, recommendations, and technical assistance to drive systemic change.
- Evidence-based policy advocacy and technical assistance evidence-based advocacyWe bridge scientific research and policymaking by providing rigorous evidence, policy recommendations, and technical support to policymakers, amplifying community voices to drive measurable, equitable changes in law enforcement practice and policy.
- Integrated data and community intelligence data-driven reformCombines large-scale data analysis—including crime, demographic, behavioral, and psychological data—with community input to identify racial disparities, assess bias, and inform equitable policy solutions.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration and coalition building stakeholder coalition buildingBuilds strategic coalitions across law enforcement, government, tech, academia, and community organizations to foster innovation and shared ownership in public safety reform.
- Multidisciplinary governance and collaboration multidisciplinary_governanceDraws on expertise from business, technology, academia, law enforcement, and community advocacy through a multidisciplinary governance model to ensure diverse perspectives inform organizational and public safety strategies.
- Multidisciplinary governance and innovation multidisciplinary_governanceWe apply a multidisciplinary governance model that integrates expertise from business, technology, academia, law enforcement, and community advocacy to inform organizational strategy and drive holistic, innovative solutions to public safety equity.
- Multidisciplinary governance and innovation multidisciplinary_governanceGuides organizational and public safety innovation through a governance model that integrates expertise from business, technology, academia, law enforcement, and community advocacy.
- Multidisciplinary governance for organizational and systemic innovation multidisciplinary_governanceEmploys a governance model that integrates expertise from business, technology, academia, law enforcement, and community advocacy to ensure diverse perspectives inform strategic direction and public safety innovation.
- Science-based public safety redesign science-based public safety redesignUses peer-reviewed research, interdisciplinary methods, and data science to inform and guide community-led public safety transformation, ensuring that reforms are grounded in empirical evidence and social science.
- Science-based public safety redesign science-based public safety redesignUses peer-reviewed research, interdisciplinary methods, and data science to inform the redesign of public safety systems, ensuring changes are grounded in evidence and the social determinants of safety and health.
- Science-based, evidence-driven public safety reform science-based public safety redesignUses interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed research and rigorous data analysis to generate actionable insights on racial disparities and inform measurable changes in policing policy and practice.
- Stakeholder coalition and policy advocacy stakeholder coalition buildingBuilds cross-sector coalitions and relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and policymakers to amplify community voices and advance evidence-based policy change.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
JusticeNerds
Program fostering innovation and collaboration across stakeholders to develop data-driven solutions for more just and inclusive public safety systems.
Traffic Safety For All (TS4A) Coalition
National coalition working to limit non-safety traffic stops that disproportionately impact Black and low-income drivers, in partnership with ACLU, NYU Policing Project, and Vera Institute of Justice.
Traffic Safety for All (TS4A) Coalition
National coalition advocating to limit non-safety traffic stops that disproportionately impact Black and low-income drivers, in partnership with ACLU, NYU Policing Project, and Vera Institute of Justice.
Unlocking Democracy
Community empowerment program that serves as a hub for community-centered resources, including the Elected Leaders Council, a peer-to-peer learning community for officials advancing public safety reform.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Partner — Partner in the Traffic Safety For All coalition to advance traffic safety reforms.
- City of Cambridge Police Department Partner — Collaborated on the launch of a Procedural Justice Dashboard to drive change in policing practices.
- City of West Hollywood Partner — Collaborated on the Justice Navigator Assessment to examine racial disparities in law enforcement interactions.
- Complex Social Interactions Lab at WSU Partner — Partners with CPE to develop innovative technologies and methodologies for improving public safety.
- Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office Partner — Collaborating on a comprehensive study to strengthen data collection and use the Racial Justice Act to challenge racial biases in the criminal legal system.
- Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center Partner — Co-facilitates learning communities with diverse leaders focused on implementing mental health emergency response policies.
- Google Partner — Collaborated on the development of software automation for the National Justice Database.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Collaboration with Palmdale and Lancaster stations to provide data analysis, community engagement strategies, and support for equitable public safety practices.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s West Hollywood Station Partner — Collaborated with the City of West Hollywood on the Justice Navigator Assessment to examine racial disparities in law enforcement interactions.
- Menomonie Police Department Partner — Collaborated with CPE to analyze data and make information actionable for positive change in community policing.
- Menomonie Police Department Partner — Partnership to analyze data and make information relevant for fostering positive change in policing.
- NYPD Government — Dr. Tracie L. Keesee is former Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD.
- Policing Project at NYU Law Partner — Partner in the Traffic Safety For All coalition to advance traffic safety reforms.
- Simsi Partner — Partnership to support community organizations and grassroots movements in taking ownership of public safety using evidence-based strategies.
- St. Louis Mental Health Board Partner — Partnered on efforts to document racial disparities in public safety experiences in St. Louis.
- Traffic Safety For All (TS4A) Partner — Coalition partner working to limit non-safety traffic stops and improve road safety.
- UC Berkeley Government — Jack Glaser is a professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley.
- UCLA Government — Meredith Gamson Smiedt has a doctorate from the Luskin School of Public Affairs, UCLA.
- Vera Institute of Justice Partner — Partner in the Traffic Safety For All coalition to advance traffic safety reforms.
- Yale Law School Government — Monica Bell holds positions at Yale Law School and Yale University, indicating institutional affiliation.
- Yale University Government — Phillip Atiba Goff is a professor at Yale University.
- Yale University Partner — Collaborates with CPE on scientific research through the CPE lab at Yale University.