Introducing the National

Consortium to Advance
Police Supervision

CAPS

Comprised of first-line supervisors from 66 inaugural police agencies

Promoting data-driven decision-making and bringing solutions to first-line supervisors

Pairing active-duty supervisors with academic and policing experts to develop and test new supervisory tools, resources, & training

Our Mission

The National Consortium to Advance Police Supervision (CAPS) addresses challenges in policing by creating a consortium of police supervisors and experts to develop tools, resources, and training to improve supervisory practices.

CAPS is a partnership between The Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs and first-line police supervisors from 66 inaugural police agencies across 31 states.

Major City Agencies

Small & Mid-Size Municipal

County/Sheriff Offices

State Agencies

Campus Agencies

States Represented

Program Goals

CAPS Goals

Improve overall quality of supervision nationwide

Advance use of problem-solving and evidence-based practice strategies by first-line supervisors

Develop tools, resources, and community of practice for supervisors to share innovations

Supervisor Goals

Learn by engaging in professional development opportunities

Build by first identifying gaps based on experiences and work together to build and test tools and resources

Share tools, resources, and knowledge broadly both inside and outside of the agency

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