*Social Sciences: Law Enforcement Organizations

Nonprofit group working "to improve American policing and enhance the capacity of the criminal justice system to function effectively." Publication series include: Practices & Strategies, Police Foundation Report, Compstat, Crime Mapping, Ideas in American Policing, and more.

"...a police research and policy organization and a provider of management services, technical assistance, and executive-level education to support law enforcement agencies." Check out the Critical Issues Series for reports in areas ranging from civil rights and immigration enforcement to best practices and thoughts on tranforming policing.

"...the association's goals are to advance the science and art of police services; to develop and disseminate improved administrative, technical and operational practices and promote their use in police work; to foster police cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police administrators throughout the world; to bring about recruitment and training in the police profession of qualified persons; and to encourage adherence of all police officers to high professional standards of performance and conduct." The Resources & Publications section of the site includes model policies for policing, an e-library, and a searchable clearinghouse of publications.

"... [the] primary goal at the National Sheriffs' Association is to preserve and protect the Office of Sheriff, so that the Sheriffs of this country can provide quality service to their constituents." The Government Affairs section has information related to congressional activity and legislation impacting sheriff offices.

Mission of to "ensure equity in the administration of justice in the provision of public service to all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by action."