Mind Over Methods: The Critical Thinking Backbone of Evidence-Based Policing

How Analytical Rigor at Every Stage Transforms Research into Effective Law Enforcement Strategy

Abstract
This article explores the core concepts of evidence-based policing (EBP) and examines how critical thinking underpins its implementation. EBP promotes the systematic use of research evidence to guide policing strategies, while critical thinking provides the analytical framework for evaluating and applying that evidence. By integrating critical t…