SMART POLICING INITIATIVE

The SPI program is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-sponsored initiative that supports law enforcement agencies in building evidence-based, data-driven law enforcement tactics and strategies that are effective, efficient, and economical. SPI represents a strategic approach that helps police agencies figure out what works in crime prevention and crime reduction initiatives... With the assistance of CNA (BJA's partner in SPI training and technical assistance), SPI sites-law enforcement agencies and research partners-collect and analyze data to devise evidence-based solutions to target serious crime problems, such as street robberies, substance abuse, repeat violent offenders, retaliatory violence, or gun violence. CNA documents lessons learned and research-tested practices to share proven policing innovations nationwide... Five goals guide the Smart Policing Initiative: creating sustainable partnerships between law enforcement and researchers; using technology, intelligence, and..