OPSI Mission
The Office of Policing Strategy and Innovation will establish and ensure the implementation of sound policy; promote adherence to policy; identify opportunities for growth and improvement; support law enforcement personnel in their professional development and leadership; help the Department and New Jerseyans assess the effectiveness of its police response; and improve public safety.
Goals
Identifying best practices & Promoting Innovative Policing
OPSI will identify areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement for law enforcement agencies. It will do so by reviewing current practices and researching the field of law enforcement, criminology, and crime reduction and prevention. OPSI will support law enforcement agencies in identifying and responding to emerging operational concerns, policy considerations, and trending crime problems and patterns.
Applying innovative policing strategies
The policing profession is ongoing constant change and must always adapt to be on the cutting edge of societal evolution. OPSI will support the development and improvement of training for law enforcement, both at the stage of entry into the profession and through continuous professional development, and ensure adequate training of law enforcement for compliance with the developing field of law and policy.
Creating Law Enforcement Policies that Support the People of New Jersey
OPSI assists law enforcement in learning, adopting, and implementing community engagement as a core practice. This is in recognition that partnering with community is essential to increase law enforcement’s knowledge of the drivers of crime, and making it more effective in increasing safety and promoting public trust. OPSI supports law enforcement agencies and officers in thinking strategically about policing, and grounding their approach to policing in a guardian framework.