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POLICING EQUITY

CA · EIN 814945849 · $53.5M rev · research · advocacy · operational · www.policingequity.org
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The Center for Policing Equity (CPE) is a research and advocacy organization that partners with communities, law enforcement, and policymakers to advance racial equity in public safety. Using data analysis, original research, and community-centered programs, CPE identifies disparities in policing and supports systemic reforms. The organization focuses on transforming public safety through science-based policy recommendations, community empowerment initiatives, and technical assistance across key issue areas such as mental health, traffic stops, and school safety.

activities · 26

what they do

direct service · 5
  • Hosts 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 Assistance
    Provides 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 Assistance
    Provides 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 Assistance
    Provides 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 Assistance
    Provides 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 Advocacy
    Advocates 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 Advocacy
    Advocates 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 Advocacy
    Advocates 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 Advocacy
    Advocates 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
  • Develops 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.
  • Develops 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.
  • Operates 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.
  • Operates 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.
  • Operates 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 Assistance
    Conducts 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 Assistance
    Conducts 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 Assistance
    Conducts 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 Assistance
    Conducts 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 Publication
    Publishes 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 Assistance
    Runs 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.
  • Operates the Community Up program to provide data-driven insights and resources that support grassroots efforts in building equitable public safety systems.
  • Facilitates 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.
  • Implements 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 Assistance
    Operates 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 Assistance
    Hosts 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.
  • Runs 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

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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.