Public Safety

5,131 Results

number of items to display at a time

Event

May 22, 2025

Policy Lab: Protecting Schools, Protecting Students

In this webinar, RAND researchers outline evidence on how to prevent violence and promote safe learning environments in America's K–12 schools.
Commentary

Apr 30, 2025

High Stakes: Is the Dutch Cannabis Experiment Really a Game Changer?

A new chapter in Dutch soft-drug policy began with the kick-off of the long-awaited cannabis experiment in early April. But depending on the outcome policymakers wish to achieve, the solution may lie beyond the coffee shop model.
Research

Apr 30, 2025

Developing an Office of Disaster Research and Innovation: A Process, Questions, and Options for the National Disaster and Emergency Management University

Researchers propose how the National Disaster and Emergency Management University could develop a research office. They identified decision points, options, and considerations for the process of developing this office and ensuring positive impact.
Research

Apr 28, 2025

The Evolution of United States Governance Policies for Research Using Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential

In response to 2012 studies enhancing a deadly pathogen's transmissibility, the U.S. and research community established policies to oversee research on enhanced pathogens with pandemic potential.
Video

Apr 25, 2025

Innovations in Veteran Suicide Prevention: A Discussion with Policy Experts

The RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute hosted a webinar to discuss innovations in veteran suicide prevention.
Commentary

Apr 24, 2025

Protecting Our Borders: Leveraging Technological Assets and Local Knowledge in Remote Communities

As threats from transnational criminal organizations and foreign interference increase along U.S. borders, expanding federal partnerships with local and Indigenous actors represents a vital step toward bolstering national security.
Research

Apr 23, 2025

A Qualitative Analysis on the Implementation of a Nudge Intervention to Reduce Post-Surgical Opioid Prescribing

We describe contextual factors affecting the implementation and outcomes of a successful email 'nudge' aimed at reducing post-operative opioid prescribing, with the goal of informing future implementation and dissemination efforts.
Research

Apr 23, 2025

The Case For Sustaining Wastewater Surveillance Capabilities In The US

Argues that preserving the capabilities delivered by the National Wastewater Surveillance System beyond 2025 should be a public health priority.
Research Summary

Apr 22, 2025

A Research Agenda to Support Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Federal First Responders and Law Enforcement

This brief summarizes a report on mental health and wellness programs specific to law enforcement and first responders to help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security develop a research agenda for future wellness efforts.
Research

Apr 22, 2025

First Responder and Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Research Development

Authors conducted a literature review and interviews about mental health and wellness programs specific to law enforcement and first responders to help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security develop a research agenda for future wellness efforts.
Tool

Apr 22, 2025

Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team Addiction Consultation Service (START ACS): An Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder

This guide describes the Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team Addiction Consultation Service, a program that aims to enhance treatment initiation and ensure successful connections to follow-up care for people with opioid use disorder.
Commentary

Apr 21, 2025

The Case for Sustaining Wastewater Surveillance Capabilities in the U.S.

The National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) was launched in 2020 to connect independent, local wastewater efforts to form a robust, sustainable national system. But the funding will run out in September, raising the question of whether and how capabilities delivered by the NWSS will be sustained.

Public Safety

Public Safety

State Firearm Law Navigator

Targeting Cartels as Terrorists Puts New Tools in Play

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

Error

Policy Lab: Protecting Schools, Protecting Students

High Stakes: Is the Dutch Cannabis Experiment Really a Game Changer?

Developing an Office of Disaster Research and Innovation: A Process, Questions, and Options for the National Disaster and Emergency Management University

The Evolution of United States Governance Policies for Research Using Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential

Innovations in Veteran Suicide Prevention: A Discussion with Policy Experts

Protecting Our Borders: Leveraging Technological Assets and Local Knowledge in Remote Communities

A Qualitative Analysis on the Implementation of a Nudge Intervention to Reduce Post-Surgical Opioid Prescribing

The Case For Sustaining Wastewater Surveillance Capabilities In The US

A Research Agenda to Support Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Federal First Responders and Law Enforcement

First Responder and Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Research Development

Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team Addiction Consultation Service (START ACS): An Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder

The Case for Sustaining Wastewater Surveillance Capabilities in the U.S.

Oops! An unexpected error has occurred.

RAND Headquarters

Federally Funded Research Divisions

Social and Economic Policy Divisions

International

Public Safety

Public Safety

State Firearm Law Navigator

Targeting Cartels as Terrorists Puts New Tools in Play

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

Error

Policy Lab: Protecting Schools, Protecting Students

High Stakes: Is the Dutch Cannabis Experiment Really a Game Changer?

Developing an Office of Disaster Research and Innovation: A Process, Questions, and Options for the National Disaster and Emergency Management University

The Evolution of United States Governance Policies for Research Using Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential

Innovations in Veteran Suicide Prevention: A Discussion with Policy Experts

Protecting Our Borders: Leveraging Technological Assets and Local Knowledge in Remote Communities

A Qualitative Analysis on the Implementation of a Nudge Intervention to Reduce Post-Surgical Opioid Prescribing

The Case For Sustaining Wastewater Surveillance Capabilities In The US

A Research Agenda to Support Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Federal First Responders and Law Enforcement

First Responder and Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Research Development

Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team Addiction Consultation Service (START ACS): An Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder

The Case for Sustaining Wastewater Surveillance Capabilities in the U.S.

Oops! An unexpected error has occurred.