The mission of theRadford University Center for Police Practice, Policy and Research (CP3R)is to conduct evidence- and practice-based research, provide education and training,
and contribute to the betterment of policing and the police profession. Center activities
are grounded in partnerships and collaboration with police agencies and their communities.
They include implementing and evaluating new and innovative strategies, providing
training and technical assistance, and communicating research results and best practices
through training, presentations, and publications. The center faculty are comprised
of experts in police leadership, police/community relations, proactive crime reduction
strategies, crime analysis and crime mapping, officer health and wellness, digital
victimization (cybercrime), and critical incident and emergency management.