Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame
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Welcome to the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame

The Hall recognizes innovative law enforcement practitioners who have been central to the implementation of a high quality research program in their agency and also are relentless champions of institutionalizing evidence-based practices. These leaders of evidence-based policing not only help make high-quality police scholarship possible but also advance significant reforms in policing by utilizing science in their decision making. Eight more leaders were inducted into the Hall of Fame at the CEBCP Symposium on June 20, 2024.
- Nominees must be or have been a member of a law enforcement agency, either as a sworn officer or civilian employee; and
- Nominees must have been central to the implementation of documented, rigorous scientific research or analysis in their affiliated agency; and
- Nominees must show a significant record of incorporating and translating evidence-based practices into their agency. Such a record of practice might also include greater incorporation of science and scientific processes in decision making or training.
The deadline for nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame is December 31, 2025. Recipients will be inducted at our next symposium (June 2026). Selection decisions are made by a committee that includes the Director of CEBCP, two senior fellows, and one Hall of Fame member. Contributions to support the Hall of Fame Awards and other initiatives of the CEBCP can be made through our 100K for 10 Campaign.
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame class of 2024!
SHON BARNES
Chief, Madison (WI) Police Department
JONAS BAUGHMAN
Captain, Kansas City (MO) Police Department
THOMAS CARR
Executive Director, Washington-Baltimore HIDTA
DAVID COWAN
Detective Superintendent, Victoria (Australia) Police Service
KEVIN HALL
Assistant Chief, Tucson (AZ) Police Department
SCOTT MOURTGOS
Deputy Chief, Salt Lake City (UT) Police Department
CHRISTIAN PETERSON
Police Data Research Manager, Portland (OR) Police Bureau
KEVIN THOMAS
Executive Director for Data, Analytics and Technology, Philadelphia (PA) Police Department