The University of Chicago Crime Lab is a nonpartisan behavioral and social science research lab based in Chicago, Illinois.
[1] Situated within the Harris School of Public Policy, the Crime Lab partners with community-based organizations and the public sector to generate evidence about the strategies that reduce gun violence and improve the criminal justice system.
[2][3] In May 2022, The University of Chicago announced a $27.5 million donation from Kenneth Grifin and Michael Sacks to launch an initiative designed to train police managers and prevent neighbourhood violence.
[4] The funds will aid in launching two community Safety Leadership Academies.
The Policing Management Academy aims to professionalize departments by educating their leaders though coaching, accountability and data-driven decision making.