The mission of the Radford University Center for Police Practice, Policy and Research (CP3R) is to conduct evidence- and practice-based research, provide education and training, and contribute to the betterment of policing and the police profession. Center activities are grounded in partnerships and collaboration with police agencies and their communities. They include implementing and evaluating new and innovative strategies, providing training and technical assistance, and communicating research results and best practices through training, presentations, and publications. The center faculty are comprised of experts in police leadership, police/community relations, proactive crime reduction strategies, crime analysis, criminal law, and critical incident management.