Latest from Policing Research
Lab notes, news, and commentary from ongoing research in policing, decision science, and criminal justice.
Initial calibration of the functional near-infrared spectroscopy equipment has been completed. The protocol for imaging prefrontal cortex activity during simulated threat scenarios is being refined based on pilot data.
A National Science Foundation grant proposal has been submitted to fund the next phase of research using fNIRS to study police officer decision-making under threat conditions.
The 2024 randomized controlled trial on contagion shooting has significant implications for how agencies train officers and develop use-of-force policies. This commentary explores the practical takeaways.
The Decision Lab at the University of New Haven has completed its initial equipment setup phase. Testing of the simulation environment and physiological monitoring systems is underway.
The University of New Haven's online Master's in Criminal Justice program has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year.
A reflection on the gap between the rhetoric of evidence-based policing and the reality of how research is translated into practice within law enforcement agencies.