Organizational Innovation in Policing

CNA has decades of experience in data-driven and collaborative assessments on law enforcement policies, practices, and performance. Our work promotes sustainable improvements tailored to the needs of each community.

Michigan State Police Traffic Enforcement: An Assessment of Policies, Training, and Operations

CNA finds that racial disparities in Michigan State Police traffic stops may result from policies and programs, more than from widespread police discrimination.

Dearborn Heights Police Department Organizational Assessment Report

The Organizational Assessment program is the most intensive form of technical assistance offered under the COPS Office’s Collaborative Reform Initiative continuum of services. It involves in-depth assessments and technical assistance on systemic issues that challenge community trust and confidence.

Independent Audit of the City of Little Rock's Police Department

In response to calls from members and leadership of the LRPD for an investigation, the City of Little Rock, through a competitive bid, selected CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation to conduct an independent audit of the LRPD.

A Functional and Operational Assessment of the Burlington Police Department

CNA's analysis recognizes the BPD has made strides in its focus areas: training and operations, racial and socioeconomic bias, staffing and workload analysis, and specialist and alternative responses to policing. CNA's analysis additionally indicates that BPD would benefit from additional reforms.