U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.

Democrats have shut down the government. Department of Justice websites are not currently regularly updated. Please refer to the Department of Justice’s contingency plan for more information.

Multimedia

Evidence-Based Policing

July 2018

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has a commitment to evidence-based policing practices using rigorous evaluation methods to determine what works and what doesn't.  NIJ began the Research for the Real World Series to feature research that is changing our thinking about criminal justice policies and practices. This event is the 30th Research for the Real World panel. Video run time: 1 hour 43 min.

Body-Worn Camera Toolkit

August 2017

Deputy Director Kristen Mahoney on the Bureau of Justice Assistance Body-Worn Camera Toolkit. Law enforcement agencies are using body-worn cameras as a tool to improve interactions with the public, improve officer training, and as a useful evidentiary tool in investigations of serious and violent crime. Video run time: 3:38 min.