The prospect that research can improve the impact of policing operations and internal organisational efficiencies has been a source of promise and frustration for decades.  It may seem obvious to many that research should be able to assist with better policing strategies and tactics by providing evidence as to what does or does not work. Realizing this potential, however, it is not straightforward. The complexities of applying scientific research methods to what is often the messy business of policing often does not result in clear or consistent findings. This article reflects on Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) and its challenges in relation to the establishment of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) first ever National Research Division.

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为影响力进行警务：南非准备好进行循证警务吗？

数十年来，研究可以改善警务行动和内部组织效率的影响的前景一直是充满希望和挫败感的来源。Â对于许多人来说似乎很明显，研究应该能够通过提供有关什么有效或无效的证据来辅助更好的警务策略和战术。但是，要实现这种潜力并非易事。将科学研究方法应用于通常是繁琐的治安事务的复杂性通常不会导致清晰或一致的发现。本文介绍了基于证据的警务（EBP）及其在建立南非警察局（SAPS）的第一个国家研究部门方面所面临的挑战。