The NPF assessment team conducted a series of stakeholder interviews with individuals from a variety of organizations related to law enforcement. NPF conducted interviews with representatives from state and local law enforcement agencies, standards and training organizations, community groups, national criminal justice organizations, academia, mayors and city managers, and federal law enforcement agencies. Additionally, NPF interviewed original members of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.

These individuals were asked a series of questions pertaining to the six pillars referenced in the Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. These pillars are: Building Trust and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, Technology and Social Media, Community Policing and Crime Reduction, Training and Education, and Officer Wellness and Safety. The NPF assessment team conducted a thematic analysis of the interviews which is described below.