Lawrence Sherman, a pioneer of evidence-based policing

It is impossible to separate the history of evidence-based public security from the professional trajectory of criminologist Lawrence Sherman. With more than four decades of experience in the field, Sherman has made dozens of important discoveries in the area, and has collaborated with over 30 police and judicial agencies around the world.

Management by Results Works to Reduce Violence in Brazil

The management model implemented in the NYPD in 1994, known as Compstat, showed the potential of intensive, quality management to reduce indicators of violence. The famous weekly meetings coordinated by Police Chief William Bratton with all the commanders of the NYPD districts, accompanied by maps and indicators updated almost in real time, became a benchmark that quickly spread around the world.

Daniel Mejía, protagonist of evidence-based security experiences in Colombia

Among the evidence-based security initiatives that have been implemented and evaluated in Latin America, the experiences of the Colombian cities of Medellin, Bogota and Cali stand out, where approaches such as hotspot policing, the use of video surveillance cameras and initiatives to prevent problematic alcohol consumption.