Routledge Critical Reflections on Evidence-Based Policing

Explore the changing landscape of criminal justice with Critical Reflections on Evidence-Based Policing. Part of the Routledge Frontiers of Criminal Justice series, this book examines how Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) has moved beyond its origins in health, medicine, education, and social welfare to influence the field of law enforcement. As engagement with EBP grows, the concept is evolving from a narrow doctrine into a more complex and varied framework. This text addresses the tensions that arise when criminological research meets the assumptions and methodologies of first-generation EBP. It provides a necessary look at how these different approaches interact and the challenges they pose to current research practices. This work is an essential resource for professionals and students looking to understand the shift from traditional methods to more modern, research-driven practices in criminal justice. It offers a deep look at how the evolution of EBP impacts the way policing is studied and implemented in a modern context.