Publications
Academic Journal Articles
Oglesby-Neal, A., Peterson, B. P., Lawrence, D. S. (2024). To activate, or not to activate? Officers’ decisions to turn on body-worn cameras during different police services. Policing: An International Journal. Retrieve here and preprint here.
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Lawrence, D.S. (2024). Recommendations for policing established drug markets. Applied Police Briefings, 1(1), 10-12. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., & Novak, K. J. (2024). Firearm shootings and the police response: Examining the impact of gunshot detection technology. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal. Version of record here and​ preprint here.
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Lawrence, D.S., & Dockstader, J. (2024). Determinants of wellness program utilization among law enforcement personnel: A focus on psychological and physical health. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology. Version of record here and​ preprint here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Peterson, B.E., White, M.D., Cunningham, B.C., & Coldren, J.R. (2024). Effects of correctional body-worn cameras on responses to resistance: A randomized controlled trial in a jail setting. Justice Quarterly. Version of record here and preprint here.
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Lawrence, D. S., Peterson, B. S., White, M. D., Cunningham, B. C., & Coldren, J. R. (2023). Can body-worn cameras reduce injuries during response-to-resistance events in a jail setting? Results from a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Criminal Justice, 88. Version of record here and preprint here.
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Peterson, B. E., White, M. D., Cunningham, B. C., Lawrence, D. S., Lafferty, J., & Coldren, J. (2023). Body-worn cameras in a correctional setting: Assessing jail deputy attitudes before, during, and after implementation. Justice Evaluation Journal, 7(1), 104-125. Version of record here and preprint here.
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Lawrence, D.S. (2023). Patrolling the largest drug market on the eastern seaboard: A synthetic control analysis on the impact of a police bicycle unit. Criminology and Public Policy, 22(3), 517-541. Version of record here and preprint here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Peterson, B.E., Robin, L., & Shukla, R. (2022). The impact of correctional CCTV cameras on infractions and investigations: A synthetic control approach to evaluating surveillance system upgrades in a Minnesota prison. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 33(8), 843-869. Retrieve here.
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Peterson, B.E., & Lawrence, D.S. (2020). Do the Effects of Police Body-Worn Cameras on Use of Force and Complaints Change Over Time? Results from a Panel Analysis in the Milwaukee Police Department. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 48(6), 734-754. Retrieve here.
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Robin, L., Peterson, B.E., & Lawrence, D.S. (2020). How do close-circuit television cameras impact crimes and clearances? An evaluation of the Milwaukee Police Department’s public surveillance system. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal, 22(2), 1171-1190. Retrieve here.
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Thompson, P.S., Peterson, B.E., & Lawrence, D.S. (2020). Community perceptions: Procedural justice, legitimacy, and body-worn cameras. Policing: An International Journal, 43(3), 495-509. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., & Peterson, B.E. (2019). How do body-worn cameras affect the amount and makeup of police-initiated activities? A randomized controlled trial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 16(4), 481-503. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., McClure, D., Malm, A., Lynch, M., & La Vigne, N.G. (2019). Activation of body-worn cameras: Variation by officer, over time, and by policing activity. Criminal Justice Review, 44(3), 339-355. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., La Vigne, N.G., Goff, M., & Thompson, P.S. (2019). Lessons learned implementing gunshot detection technology: Results of a process evaluation in three major cities. Justice Evaluation Journal, 1(2), 109-129. Retrieve here.
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Rosenbaum, D.P., & Lawrence, D.S. (2017). Teaching procedural justice and communication skills during police-community encounters: Results of a randomized control trial with police recruits. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 13(3), 293-319. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Christoff, T.E., & Escamilla, J.H. (2017). Predicting procedural justice behavior: Examining communication and personality. Policing: An International Journal, 40(1), 141-154. Retrieve here.
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Rosenbaum, D.P., Maskaly, J., Lawrence, D.S., Escamilla, J.H., Enciso, G., Christoff, T.E., & Posick, C. (2017). The Police-Community Interaction Survey: Measuring police performance in new ways. Policing: An International Journal, 40(1), 112-127. Retrieve here.
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Rosenbaum, D., Lawrence, D.S., Hartnett, S., McDevitt, J., & Posick, C. (2015). Measuring procedural justice and legitimacy at the local level: The Police-Community Interaction Survey. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 11, 335–366. Retrieve here.
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McCarty, W.P, & Lawrence, D.S. (2014). Coping, confidence, and change within the academy: A longitudinal look at police recruits. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal, 17, 263–278. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S. (2014). Predicting procedural justice behavior: Examining personality and parental discipline in new officers (Doctoral dissertation). Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago. Retrieve here.
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Book Chapters
Peterson, B.E., & Lawrence, D.S. (2019). Body cameras and policing. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice, January 2019. Retrieve here.
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Research Reports, Policy Briefs, & Technical Reports
Lawrence, D.S. & Dockstader, J. (2024). Law enforcement deaths by suicide. Arlington, VA: CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Peterson, B.E., Shukla, R., & Robin, L. (2024). Optimizing the use of video technology to improve criminal justice outcomes. Washington, DC: Office of Justice Programs. Retrieve here.
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Peterson, B.E., Shukla, R., Lawrence, D.S., & Robin, L. (2024). Optimizing video surveillance in correctional settings. Washington, DC: Office of Justice Programs. Retrieve here.
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Cunningham, B. C., Bauer, V., Cincotta, K., Dockstader, J., Carleton, B., Bryson, B., & Lawrence, D. S. (2024). Developing a pilot risk assessment model for law enforcement patrol. Arlington, VA: CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., & Carleton, B. (2023). Work and life stressors of law enforcement personnel. Arlington, VA: CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Cunningham, B.C., Peterson, B.E., Lawrence, D.S., White, M.D., Coldren, J.R., Lafferty, J., & Richardson, K. (2023). Comparing the uses and benefits of stationary cameras versus body-worn cameras in a local jail setting. Arlington, VA: CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., & Peterson, B.E. (2023). Assessment of the Atlas One crime reporting application in the Milwaukee Police Department. Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee Police Department (not available to the public).
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Cunningham, B. C., Lawrence, D. S., White, M. D., Peterson, B. E., Coldren, J., Lafferty J., & Richardson, K. (2023). A randomized controlled trial of the impact of body-worn cameras in the Loudoun County, VA, adult detention center. Washington, DC: Office of Justice Programs, 2023. Retrieve here.
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Johnston, R., Lawrence, D.S., Carleton, B., Medlock, H., Christoff, T., Richardson, K., & Wolfe, S.E. (2022). Fair and impartial policing assessment of the East Lansing Police Department. Arlington, VA: CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Christoff, T., Thorkildsen, Z. (2022). Final Report: Use of Force Assessment of the San José Police Department. Arlington, VA: CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Engelhardt, W., Ervin, S., & Perez, R. (2021). An impact evaluation of the misdemeanor diversion program in Durham County, North Carolina. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Engelhardt, W. & Lawrence, D.S. (2021). A summary of two evaluations of the misdemeanor diversion program in Durham County, North Carolina. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Engelhardt, W., Ervin, S., Lawrence, D.S., & Perez, R. (2021). A process evaluation of the misdemeanor diversion program in Durham County, North Carolina. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Jannetta, J., Reginal, T., Lawrence, D.S., Flood, C., & LaGratta, E.G. (2021). Applying procedural justice in community supervision: Assessment of pilot testing in the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Jannetta, J., Lawrence, D.S., Reginal, T. (2021). Applying procedural justice in community supervision: Technical appendixes. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
Shukla, R., Peterson, B.E., Robin, L., & Lawrence, D.S. (2021). Audio analytics and other upgrades in correction surveillance systems: Lessons learned. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Shukla, R., Robin, L., Peterson, B.E., & Lawrence, D.S. (2021). Optimizing Surveillance Systems in Correctional Settings: A Guide for Enhancing Safety and Security. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Harvell, S., Sakala, L., Lawrence, D.S., Olsen, R., & Hull, C. (2020). Assessing juvenile diversion reforms in Kentucky. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Harvell, S., Sakala, L., Olsen, R., & Hull, C. (2020). Assessing juvenile diversion reforms in Kentucky: Technical appendixes. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Robin, L., Peterson, B.E., & Lawrence, D.S. (2020). Public surveillance cameras and crime: The impact of different camera types on crime and clearances. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Shukla, R., Lawrence, D.S., & Peterson, B.E. (2020). Lessons learned implementing video analytics in a public surveillance network. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Shukla, R., Lawrence, D.S., Peterson, B.E., & McClure, D. (2020). Optimizing public surveillance systems for crime control and prevention: A guide for law enforcement and their municipal partners. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., La Vigne, N., & Thompson, P.S. (2019). Evaluation of gunshot detection technology to aid in the reduction of firearms violence. Washington, DC: Office of Justice Programs. Retrieve here.
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Fontaine, J., Esthappan, E., La Vigne, N., Lawrence, D.S., Jannetta, J. (2019). Updated: Views of the police and neighborhood conditions: Evidence of change in six cities participating in the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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La Vigne, N.G., Thompson, P.S., Lawrence, D.S., & Goff, M. (2019). Implementing gunshot detection technology: Recommendations for law enforcement and municipal partners. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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La Vigne, N., Jannetta, J., Fontaine, J., Lawrence, D.S., & Esthappan, S. (2019). The National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice: Key Process and Outcome Evaluation Findings. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., La Vigne, N., Jannetta, J., & Fontaine, J. (2019). Impact of the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice on police administrative outcomes. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., La Vigne, N., Jannetta, J., & Fontaine, J. (2019). Impact of the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice on police administrative outcomes: Supplemental materials to impact analyses. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Gourdet, C., Banks, D., Planty, M., Woods, D., Jackson, B.A. (2019). Prosecutor Priorities, Challenges, and Solutions. Washington, DC: RAND Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Peterson, B., & Thompson, P. (2018). Community views of Milwaukee’s police body-worn camera program: Results from three waves of community surveys. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Peterson, B., Yu, L., La Vigne, N., & Lawrence, D.S. (2018). The Milwaukee police department’s body-worn camera program: Evaluation findings and key takeaways. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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McClure, D., La Vigne, N., Lynch, M., Golian, L., Lawrence, D.S., & Malm, A. (2017). How body cameras affect community members’ perceptions of police: Results from a randomized controlled trial of one agency’s pilot. Washington, D.C.: Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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Boehmer, R., Escamilla, J., Hartnett, S. M., Lawrence, D.S., & Rosenbaum, D.P. (2013). Illinois Police-Community Interaction Survey: Bridging the gap between police science and police practice. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago and National Institute of Justice.
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Hughes, E., Lawrence, D.S., & Devitt-Westley, C. (2013). The Illinois DMC assessment: Quantitative analysis. In Disproportionate minority contact in the Illinois juvenile justice system 2010 (pp. 61–83). Chicago, IL: Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission. Retrieve here.
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Rosenbaum, D.P. & Lawrence, D.S. (2012). Teaching respectful police-citizen encounters and good decision making: Results of a randomized control trial with police recruits. In D. P. Rosenbaum, G. Cordner, L. Fridell, S. M. Harnett, S. D. Mastrofski, J. McDevitt, J., & W. G. Skogan (Eds.), National Police Research Platform: Phase 1. Final report submitted to the National Institute of Justice. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago and National Institute of Justice.
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Rosenbaum, D.P., Lawrence, D.S., Cordner, G., Cho, C.C. (2012). Understanding the new generation of police officers: Beginning a longitudinal study of police recruits. In D. P. Rosenbaum, G. Cordner, L. Fridell, S. M. Harnett, S. D. Mastrofski, J. McDevitt, J., & W. G. Skogan (Eds.), National Police Research Platform: Phase 1. Final report submitted to the National Institute of Justice. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago and National Institute of Justice.
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Rosenbaum, D.P., Lawrence, D.S., Hartnett, S., McDevitt, J., & Posick, C. (2012). Measuring the quality of police-civilian encounters and agency legitimacy: The Platform Public Satisfaction Survey. In D. P. Rosenbaum, G. Cordner, L. Fridell, S. M. Harnett, S. D. Mastrofski, J. McDevitt, J., & W. G. Skogan (Eds.), National Police Research Platform: Phase 1. Final report submitted to the National Institute of Justice. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago and National Institute of Justice.
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Rosenbaum, D.P., Schuck, A., Lawrence, D.S., & Hartnett, S. (2011). Community-based indicators of police performance: Introducing the Platform’s Public Satisfaction Survey. In Topical Report Series of the National Police Research Platform. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago and National Institute of Justice.
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Professional/Trade Publications
White, M.D., Peterson, B.E., Lawrence, D.S., Cunningham, B.C., & Coldren, J.R. (2024, March/April). Deploying body-worn cameras in a jail setting: Impacts and lessons learned. American Jails Magazine. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S. (2023, December). Research in brief: Bicycle patrols for drug market disruption: The impact of a police bicycle unit in the largest drug market on the eastern seaboard. Police Chief Magazine, 90(12), 18-21. Retrieve here.
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Thompson, P.S., Lawrence, D.S., & La Vigne, N.G. (2020, March). Research in Brief: Three-city Evaluation of Gunshot Detection Technology. Police Chief Online. Retrieve here.
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Thompson, P.S., Lawrence, D.S., & La Vigne, N.G. (2020, January). Securing officer buy-in when a beneficial technology increases workload: Best practices for implementing gunshot detection technology. ACJS Today. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S. (2019, December). Research in Brief: Variations of body-worn camera activations. Police Chief Online. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., & Rosenbaum, D.P. (2017, November). Research in Brief: Teaching Procedural Justice and Communication Skills during Community-Police Encounters. The Police Chief Magazine, November, 2017. Retrieve here.
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Peterson, B.E., & Lawrence, D.S. (2016, Fall). Innovation in community survey research. Smart Policing Initiative Quarterly Newsletter, No. XXI. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S. (2015, Spring). We need to understand the public’s views toward police body cameras. Translational Criminology Magazine, 8–9. Retrieve here.
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Web Features
La Vigne, N.G., Ulle, M., Erondu, N., Lawrence, D.S., & Robin. L. (2022). Police Body-Worn Camera Legislation Tracker (July 14, 2022 version). Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., Kim, K., Peterson, B.E., Kizzort, M., & Shukla, R. (2022). Contraband Cell Phones: Legislative Tracker. Retrieve here.
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Blog Posts
Dockstader, J., & Lawrence, D.S. (2024). What suicide data for public safety officers tell us. CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lawrence, D.S., & McLaurin, H. (2022). Sources for police use of force data. In Depth, CNA Corporation. Retrieve here.
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Lynch, M., & Lawrence, D.S. (2015). What’s in store for Chicago’s next police superintendent? Urban Wire, Urban Institute. Retrieve here.
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McClure, D., & Lawrence, D.S. (2015). Police body-camera footage: Why public should only kind of mean public. Urban Wire, Urban Institute. Retrieve here.