Evidence Based Policing Social Sciences Coursework

Evidence Based Policing
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Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) is a tactical decision-making approach that allows police departments to take wise, timely and accurate decisions. Some of its major elements are emphasizing the need and value of statistical analysis, randomized controlled trials, and empirical research. Evidence-based policing seeks to create awareness among policymakers and police officers regarding the need to test, target and track different resources, especially when the budget is low and great security is required.
It should be noticed that evidence-based policing is being used in almost all law enforcement agencies and by every policymaker or cop. In its absence, it will not be possible for governments to maintain peace and harmony within countries. For example...