The Critical Response team tailors the scope of the TA, AAR, and composition of the review team to fit each TA received in an effort to provide a comprehensive understanding of the incident, event, or topic from a variety of perspectives. Teams are comprised of a diverse array of subject matter expertise with experience in areas such as law, tactical issues, mass violence incidents or management of mass demonstrations, trauma, technology, personnel, and community activism, as well as NPI staff with experience and expertise in providing this type of TA.

Reviews leverage the team’s combined knowledge and experience to analyze data, review public safety systems and protocols, assess policies and procedures, and gather stakeholder input. The team creates a comprehensive report with recommendations, promising practices, and lessons learned. Presentations to key stakeholders and other deliverables may also be available upon request.

The Critical Response team conducts assessments and provides TA that: promotes organizational learning and transformation around specific issues identified in the process; cultivates communication among city stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, and public safety partners; strengthens relationships between agencies and their communities through problem-solving, engagement, and partnership development; and serves to enhance the safety of communities.

Once the assessment or TA is provided, the Critical Response team can provide ongoing implementation support of recommendations, monitor sustainable change based on recommendation implementation, and share the findings with the larger law enforcement community to ensure that promising practices and information are shared nationally.