The Police Foundation is national non-profit non-partisan organization that, consistent with its commitment to improve policing, has been on the cutting edge of police innovation for over 40 years. The Police Foundation's work is informed by available evidence, to increase public safety and strengthen communities. The professional staff at the Police Foundation work closely with law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and victim advocates, to develop research, comprehensive reports, policy briefs, model policies, and innovative programs that will continue to support the work of law enforcement (police & sheriffs) personnel. The Police Foundation conducts innovative research and provides on-the-ground technical assistance to police and sheriff's departments as well as engages practitioners from multiple systems (corrections, mental health, housing, etc.), and local, state and federal jurisdictions as it relates to police research, policy and practice.