Search Results

Your search for Assessment found 224 results.

Research, Analysis and Evaluation

/centers-and-divisions/ipr/jri/research-analysis-and-evaluation

CNA specializes in translating academic research into practice in the field. We encourage our nation’s criminal justice leaders to approach problems differently, with an evidence- based analysis that promotes safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Las Vegas After-Action Assessment /analyses/2016/las-vegas-after-action-assessment none white half Las Vegas After-Action Assessment: Lessons Learned from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department's ... Samaritan civilian who attempted to intervene. This after-action assessment, sponsored by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), summarizes key findings of a CNA analysis of the ambush

Asking the Right Questions A Framework for Assessing Counterterrorism Actions

/analyses/2016/asking-the-right-questions-a-framework-for-assessing-counterterrorism-actions

Since the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States has dedicated an extraordinary amount of time, money, and effort to countering terrorism, using a variety of approaches and tools. However, it has devoted comparatively little effort to developing rigorous and useful assessment frameworks to help policymakers and practitioners understand how effective these counterterrorism (CT) actions have been. To address this shortfall, in this paper we first identify and characterize today’s prevailing theories of terrorism and their associated CT actions. For each theory, we then create an assessment framework—consisting of specific questions that need to be answered in order to gauge the success or failure of CT actions, and indicators that could be used to answer those questions. These assessment frameworks—which rigorously link policy to practice—should enable CT practitioners to provide policymakers and commanders direct and actionable feedback on whether the approaches they have chosen to countering terrorist groups are having the impacts they expect and desire.

to developing rigorous and useful assessment frameworks to help policymakers and practitioners understand how effective these counterterrorism (CT) actions have been. To address this shortfall, in this paper we first identify and characterize today’s prevailing theories of terrorism and their associated CT actions. For each theory, we then create an assessment framework—consisting of specific questions that need to be answered in order to gauge the success or failure of CT actions, and indicators that could be used to answer those questions. These assessment frameworks—which rigorously link

Future Policy Options for US Efforts Against Al Qaeda

/analyses/2017/future-policy-options-for-us-efforts-against-al-qaeda

In its independent assessment of U.S. government efforts against Al-Qaeda that was mandated by Congress via the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), CNA concluded that the current U.S. strategy toward Al-Qaeda was unlikely to achieve its stated goals to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat the group. CNA recommended that the U.S. government should undertake a new review of its policy goals and overarching strategy against Al-Qaeda. This occasional paper presents three potential policy options for the U.S. government to consider, should it seek to undertake such a review. These options are retrenchment, escalation, and containment.

Future Policy Options for US Efforts Against Al Qaeda Future Policy Options for U.S. Efforts Against Al-Qaeda In its independent assessment of U.S. government efforts against Al-Qaeda ... assessment of the effectiveness of the United States’ efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al- Qaeda, including its affiliated groups, associated groups, and adherents since September 11, 2001.” The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC) asked CNA to conduct that independent assessment, which CNA published in August 2017. As part

Las Vegas After Action Assessment

/analyses/2016/las-vegas-after-action-assessment

On June 8, 2014, two Las Vegas (Nevada) police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty while eating lunch in a local restaurant. Also killed in this cowardly ambush was a Good Samaritan civilian. The murder of a police officer in the line of duty is not only a loss to the police department and the law enforcement profession; it is a loss to the community as well. However, the targeted murder of a police officer simply because he or she wears a uniform is a threat to our very democracy and compromises both public safety and national security. When such tragedies do occur, we must take every step necessary to learn from them and see what steps can be taken to enhance officer safety and wellness. The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing recognized this in making officer safety and wellness a pillar of its report, stressing that the well-being of our law enforcement officers is vital to public safety. I applaud former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Sheriff Douglas Gillespie for requesting this after-action report and commend the entire LVMPD for supporting an effort that will benefit the profession but required many to relive an unthinkable tragedy. We also commend CNA for their excellent work in preparing this detailed comprehensive analysis. Though we hope that no more tragedies like this occur in the future, we must do all we can to prepare for any possibility and work to reduce risk to the brave men and women who serve in law enforcement.

Las Vegas After Action Assessment Las Vegas After-Action Assessment On June 8, 2014, two Las Vegas (Nevada) police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty while eating lunch in a local restaurant. Also killed in this cowardly ambush was a Good Samaritan civilian. The murder of a police officer in the line of duty is not only a loss to the police department and the law enforcement profession; it is a loss to the community as well. However, the targeted murder of a police officer simply because he or she wears a uniform is a threat to our very democracy and compromises both public

Impacts on Field Traing Pairing Trainers Trainees

/quick-looks/2021/impacts-on-field-training-pairing-trainers-trainees

CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation led an internally funded initiative from October 2020 to September 2021 and conducted case studies of six agencies’ field training officer (FTO) programs. During this assessment, CNA examined common practices and policies that law enforcement agencies use within their field training, such as the qualifications an officer must have to become an FTO, and we assessed the quality and effectiveness of communication between trainers and trainees. In this resource, an agency will learn why the pairing process is important and the different range of pairing methods an agency can implement.

of six agencies’ field training officer (FTO) programs. During this assessment, CNA examined common practices and policies that law enforcement agencies use within their field training ... to September 2021 and conducted case studies of six agencies’ field training officer (FTO) programs. During this assessment, CNA examined common practices and policies that law enforcement agencies use ...  that the trainer-trainee relationship is one which facilitates learning and growth. As stated in the Field Training Officer Impact Assessment: Field Guide, trainers are more often paired with a trainee based

Navy Shore Infrastructure Investment Support

/analyses/2008/navy-shore-infrastructure-investment-support

This paper describes the development process that CNA used to create a new methodology for the Navy to assess shore infrastructure readiness for support tasking, and it documents the design concepts for a shore facilities investment model. This model was developed as a programming tool for OPNAV N46 staff to adjust investment project profiles and funding levels to achieve desired performance output levels at the end of the current FYDP. The methodology involved creating measures of merit to quantify the current and future performance levels and a functional segmentation of the infrastructure to provide a greater understanding of shore support capabilities and shortfalls. The new technique required a method for indexing the measures of merit together in a consistent manner to provide the Navy with an ongoing readiness assessment number. It also required the creation of a baseline year infrastructure inventory assessment to use as the starting point for analyzing future year impact of current shore investment funding profiles. We developed a process to quantify the projected impact of proposed military construction and special projects upon the measures of merit.

support capabilities and shortfalls. The new technique required a method for indexing the measures of merit together in a consistent manner to provide the Navy with an ongoing readiness assessment number. It also required the creation of a baseline year infrastructure inventory assessment to use as the starting point for analyzing future year impact of current shore investment funding profiles. We ... for quality assessment and able to balance infrastructure investments within the shore fund portfolio. To create a process that links force structure to infrastructure sites. To be a stand-alone

Assessment of CBSI Partner Nation Capabilities for Maritime Security and Law Enforcement

/analyses/2022/08/assessment-of-cbsi-partner-nation-capabilities-for-maritime-security-and-law-enforcement

CNA assessed the current maritime security and law enforcement capabilities of the for twelve of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CNSI) partner nations: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago; as well as two Caribbean cooperative security institutions: CARICOM IMPACS and the Regional Security System. These assessments are concise snapshots of partner capabilities relevant to the goals of INL CBSI as of March 2022.

Assessment of CBSI Partner Nation Capabilities for Maritime Security and Law Enforcement Assessment of CBSI Partner Nation Capabilities for Maritime Security and Law Enforcement CNA assessed the current maritime security and law enforcement capabilities of the for twelve of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CNSI) partner nations: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago; as well as two Caribbean cooperative security institutions

MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER STAFFING

/analyses/2022/01/minneapolis-police-department-and-emergency-communications-center-staffing

CNA conducted a police staffing analysis, police operations analysis, and police business process analysis to improve efficiency in the Minneapolis PD.

MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER STAFFING Minneapolis Police Department and Emergency Communications Center: Staffing and Operations Assessment and Review of Problem Nature Codes CNA conducted a police staffing analysis, police operations analysis, and police business process analysis to improve efficiency in the Minneapolis PD. Goals and objectives ... Distribution:  Distribution unlimited. 84 IRM-2021-U-031461 Keri Richardson Monique Jenkins Police Staffing and Operations Assessment for Minneapolis Allie Land Jocelyn Cox Bill Komiss Ed Flynn

BTAM: Cooperation, Not Coercion

/quick-looks/2025/03/btam-cooperation-not-coercion

In July 2018, the US Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released guidelines to help schools create a targeted violence prevention plan.

BTAM: Cooperation, Not Coercion In July 2018, the US Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released guidelines to help schools create a targeted violence prevention plan. In July 2018, the US Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released guidelines to help schools create a targeted violence prevention plan. The report, Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model: An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence , notes that “the vast majority of incidents or concerns that are likely to be reported can be handled by school

BTAM: Pros and Cons of Different Cadences

/quick-looks/2025/03/btam-pros-and-cons-of-different-cadences

Behavioral threat assessment and management is a process designed to help practitioners bridge the gap between identifying and mitigating potential threats.

BTAM: Pros and Cons of Different Cadences Behavioral threat assessment and management is a process designed to help practitioners bridge the gap between identifying and mitigating potential threats. Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) is a systematic, fact-based process designed to help practitioners bridge the gap between identifying and mitigating potential threats ... have articulated different expectations around both issues. Ohio state law requires that all school buildings serving grades 6 through 12 have a threat assessment team, but it leaves issues