Evidence-Based Policing: Uses, Benefits and Limitations

The volume aims to increase knowledge and understanding of how evidence—based policing is being adopted and implemented by police agencies in the United States and whether it is affecting the agencies' processes, strategies, community relationships and delivery of community—oriented policing services. This exploration is based on data drawn from the literature, interviews and extensive field research that resulted in the case studies presented and discussed in the book.

The goal of this te...