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In today’s public safety landscape, data-driven decision-making is essential for effective leadership, resource allocation, and policy evaluation. Practical Statistics for Public Safety Professionals: Data-Driven Resultsprovides a structured and accessible introduction to statistical analysis, guiding practitioners through the fundamental concepts and tools needed to make informed, evidence-based decisions.
This book is specifically designed for public safety professionals (police, fire, EMS, and others) who may not have formal statistical training yet acknowledge the growing importance of data in their fields. Instead of overwhelming readers with complex mathematical theories, this book provides clear explanations of statistical concepts and includes equations when necessary to establish a foundational understanding of how calculations are performed—without requiring advanced mathematical expertise. The focus remains on practical application, ensuring that professionals can interpret statistical results and apply them directly to real-world challenges and environments.
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McElvain, J. P. (2025, May 13). Does education matter in policing? Center for Public Safety & Justice, University of Virginia School of Continuing & Professional Studies. Retrieved May 28, 2025, from https://www.scps.virginia.edu/center-public-safety-and-justice/news/does-education-matter-policing
McElvain, J. P., & Kposowa, A. J. (2014). Latino officers and their involvement in police shootings. Journal of Criminology, 2014, Article 726492. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/726492
McElvain, J. P., Kposowa, A. J., & Gray, B. C. (2013). Testing a crime control model: Does strategic and directed deployment of police officers lead to lower crime? Journal of Criminology, 2013, Article 980128. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/980128
McElvain, J. P., & Kposowa, A. J. (2008). Police officer characteristics and the likelihood of using deadly force. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(4), 505-521. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/980128
Kposowa, A. J., McElvain, J. P., & Breault, K. D. (2008). Immigration and suicide: The role of marital status, duration of residence, and social integration. Archives of Suicide Research, 12(1), 82–92. https://doi.org/10.1080/13811110701801044
Kposowa, A. J., Tsunokai, G. T., & McElvain, J. P. (2006). Race and homicide in the U.S. National Longitudinal Mortality Study. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice, 4(1–2), 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1300/J222v04n01_01
McElvain, J. P., & Kposowa, A. J. (2006). Juvenile delinquency and crime prevention: An evaluation of a multi-agency school implemented program. The Journal of California Law Enforcement, 40(4), 7–22.
Kposowa, A. J., & McElvain, J. P. (2006). Gender, place and method of suicide. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 41(6), 435–443. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-006-0054-2
McElvain, J. P., & Kposowa, A. J. (2004). Police officer characteristics and internal affairs investigations for use of force allegations. Journal of Criminal Justice, 32(3), 265–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2004.02.006
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