Mission

The National Policing Institute’s mission is to pursue excellence in policing through innovation and science. It is the oldest nationally-known, nonprofit, non-partisan, and non-membership-driven organization dedicated to improving America’s most noble profession – policing. The National Policing Institute, formerly known as the National Police Foundation, is a research and solutions-focused organization that seeks bold solutions and that challenges the status quo in policing and public safety. Our priorities include promoting safety and wellness for officers and the community, effective organizations and policies, community engagement and trust, reduced use of force or de-escalation and reducing violent crime.