Research Partner

Crime Analysts

• May have formal training, education, and/or advanced analytical techniques to support operational data reporting.

• Have access to law enforcement, prosecution, and/or correctional information systems.

• Familiar with local crime patterns and trends.

Problem Analysis

One benefit of coupling a research partner with a crime analyst is that the research partner is able to provide an objective analysis in addition to current crime statistics.

Process and Impact Evaluation

Evaluation is ideally based on a logic model and a strategic action plan (SAP). Answer the following questions: Did we do what we said we were going to do? Did we reduce violent crime? Compared to what?

Ongoing Assessment and Feedback

Develop a performance metrics information system and produce periodic reports. Conduct regular meetings that include the executive team, core team, and enforcement team to cover incident reviews, strategy reviews, and after-action reviews.

Identification of Evidence-Based Strategies

Research partners have formal training and education in criminological theory, research and evaluation methods, and crime control and prevention literature. They are familiar with evidence-based and promising violence reduction strategies.