Daniel S. Lawrence

Accepted preprint to: Lawrence, D.S., Peterson, B.E., White, M.D., Cunningham, B.C., & Coldren, J.R. (2023). Can body-worn cameras reduce injuries during response-to-resistance events in a jail setting? Results from a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Criminal Justice.

Over the past decade, thousands of law enforcement agencies in the United States have adopted body‑worn cameras (BWCs) (Hyland, 2018). The rapid diffusion of these devices has been driven by several factors, most notably numerous controversial uses of force by police against ...

Policing is widely considered to be a stressful profession, particularly compared to other occupations (Acquadro Maran et al., 2022; Adams & Buck, 2010; Dick, 2000; Gershon et al., 2009; Purba & Demou, 2019; Violanti & Aron, 1995; Zhao et al., 2002). Police stress has ...

The ability of a police department to act in a fair and just manner is vitally important to creating internal and external trust, which in turn increases the perception of legitimacy by those who work for the department and those the department serves. Law enforcement ...

Recognizing the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and legitimacy, the Mayor and City Council of San Jose, California directed staff to obtain an assessment of the San Jose Police Department's (SJPD) use of force. CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation ...

Cunningham, B. C., Bauer, V., Cincotta, K., Dockstader, J., Carleton, B., Bryson, B., and Lawrence, D. (2024). Developing a Pilot Risk Assessment Model for Law Enforcement Patrol. Arlington, VA: CNA.

Lawrence, D. S., & Dockstader, J. (2024). Law enforcement deaths by suicide. Arlington, VA: CNA Corporation.

Previous studies have identified distinct groupings of law enforcement personnel based on their psychological and physical health, but further investigation is needed to understand how these factors influence participation in wellness programs. Survey data from 1,216 sworn ...

Lawrence, D. S., & Novak, K. J. (2024). Firearm shootings and the police response: examining the impact of gunshot detection technology. Police Practice and Research, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2024.2384879