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Crime Reduction Toolkit Intervention

Evidence-rated crime-reduction intervention (EMMIE).

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Effect on crime

reduces crime

Evidence quality

strong

What the evidence says

The Crime Reduction Toolkit emphasizes setting standards, providing training, and sharing best practices among law enforcement agencies to foster collaboration and reduce crime. Evidence suggests that effective training and shared practices enhance police effectiveness and community safety. The approach aims to integrate evidence-based strategies across policing to maximize impact on crime reduction.

How it works

The intervention works by establishing robust standards and training modules for law enforcement personnel, facilitating the adoption of proven strategies to improve community relations and proactive crime prevention.

Implementation

Considerations for implementation include engaging key stakeholders in law enforcement and ensuring consistent training delivery across various departments. Adequate funding and support systems must be established for sustainable practices.

violent crimeproperty crimedrug-related offensesdomestic violencegang-related violenceyouth crimeburglaryrobbery
Full toolkit entry on college.police.uk

Source: College of Policing Crime Reduction Toolkit (What Works Centre for Crime Reduction). Summarised 2026-07-15. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the College of Policing.