Smarter Policing Starts Here
Data-Driven Policing for LE: 1-Day
Turn data into actionable insights
Available spots
Course Description
Data-Driven Policing for Law Enforcement Leaders is designed for police leaders who know the value of data but aren’t sure how to turn it into actionable strategies. This course demystifies the use of policing data, helping leaders move beyond intuition to evidence-based decision making. Participants will learn how to identify and interpret common types of law enforcement data, assess their strengths and limitations, and apply data to guide resource allocation, evaluate programs and initiatives, and improve both public safety and organizational performance. The course emphasizes practical skills for leaders who are not statisticians or analysts but need to harness these tools to meet today’s demands for accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes. By the end, participants will be prepared to confidently use data as a leadership asset, strengthening crime reduction efforts, enhancing officer performance, and building trust with their communities.
Contact Details
603-803-3283
matt@12-analytics.com
Salem, NH, USA
About the Instructor.
Matt Barter is a current Police Lieutenant and a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based policing and public sector innovation. His nearly two-decade career includes assignments with patrol, crime analysis, the ATF Violent Crimes Task Force, Anti-Crime Unit Sergeant, Chief of Staff, Officer-in-Charge, and SWAT. Matt's current focus is on the intersection of policing, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He is a co-author of the first known randomized controlled trial evaluating police use of generative AI. Matt regularly teaches on topics related to strategic leadership, organizational change, and data-driven practices in law enforcement.
Background
2021-Present
Police Lieutenant
3 years as Chief of Staff for an agency of 300+ employees. Officer in Charge in Patrol Division. Developed the agency's RTCC, Intelligence Officer Program, intelligence-led gun violence reduction initiatives, and implemented numerous policing tech products. Numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Harvard Kennedy School Executive Leaders in State and Local Government, ASEBP Applied Criminology and Data Management Course, FBI LEEDA Trilogy.
2018 -2021
Police Sergeant
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) LEADS Scholar. Development of agency Anti-Crime Unit, which leveraged intelligence-led policing models to target violent offenders. SWAT Team Element Leader and Lead Medic. Developed evidence-based crime reduction initiatives. Implemented NIBIN program and gun crime intelligence initiatives. Led implementation of new RMS and CAD for agency.
2008-2018
Patrol Officer
Crime Analyst
ATF Task Force Officer
Proactive patrol officer in urban community. SWAT Officer and team medic. First sworn crime analyst. Implemented evidence-based, predictive policing technology, which contributed to significant crime reductions and strategic shift for agency. Assigned to ATF as Task Force Officer, leveraging crime gun intelligence leading to significant numbers of prosecutions of violent offenders for violations of federal firearm laws, firearms trafficking, and violent crimes.