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Evidence-Based Policing

Uses, Benefits and Limitations

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Authors:
  1. Garth den Heyer

    1. Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA

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  • Discusses benefits and challenges of using evidence-based policing
  • Addresses public and government call for police strategies and policies to be evidence-based
  • Presents a current perspective that broadens understanding and analysis of policing

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 1-24

  3. What Is Evidence-Based Policing?

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 25-75

  4. Developments in Evidence-Based Policing in the United Kingdom

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 77-95

  5. Evidence-Based Practice in the Health and Social Care Sectors

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    Pages 97-115

  6. The Arguments for and Against Adopting Evidence-Based Policing

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 117-156

  7. An Examination of Alternative Methods for Undertaking Police Research

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 157-171

  8. Assessing the Receptivity of Evidence-Based Policing

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 173-188

  9. The Adoption of Evidence-Based Policing by Five Police Departments in the United States

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    Pages 189-213

  10. How Can the Adoption of Evidence-Based Policing Be Improved?

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 215-238

  11. Conclusion

    • Garth den Heyer
    Pages 239-248

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 249-249
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About this book

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 text will be to provide the reader with a thorough analysis of the concepts, arguments and challenges facing evidence-based policing. The history of evidence-based policing, how evidence-based practices are used in the health and social sectors, and in the United Kingdom will be examined. In addition, reasonable options for improving the use of evidence-based policing will be proposed. Overall, very practical policy implications will be outlined by a highly recognized professional who has considerable experience in policing and related research. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA

    Garth den Heyer

About the author

Dr. Garth den Heyer is a Professor with Arizona State University and a Senior Research Fellow with the National Institute of Policing. He is also an Associate with the Scottish Institute of Policing Research. He served with the New Zealand Police for 38 years, retiring as an Inspector and the Manager: National Security. He also spent more than 20 months as a strategic advisor to the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands. His main research interests are policing, militarization, service delivery efficacy, policy development, strategic thinking, and organizational reform.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Evidence-Based Policing

  • Book Subtitle: Uses, Benefits and Limitations

  • Authors: Garth den Heyer

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17101-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-17100-0Published: 20 October 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-17103-1Published: 21 October 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-17101-7Published: 19 October 2022

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 249

  • Topics: Crime and Society, Crime Control and Security, Criminology and Criminal Justice, general

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