Public safety is shaped by more than what appears in a crime report. Every day, officers engage with people and places in ways that provide critical context, long before an incident becomes a statistic. These interactions often hold the key to understanding emerging challenges, community needs and operational priorities.

In this compelling interview hosted by Carahsoft featuring Jacob Cramer, PhD, our Director of Data Innovation, he discusses how law enforcement agencies are overcoming data silos and transforming massive amounts of information into proactive insights that support better decision-making and community outcomes.

Explore what evidence-based policing means in 2026 and how leaders use data, research, and experience to drive better decisions.