Loren Atherley

Loren Atherley, Senior Director of Performance Analytics & Research at the Seattle Police Department, champions evidence-based policing through data curiosity. He discusses the vital role of ‘pracademics’ in bridging research and practice. Loren emphasizes the gradual implementation of advanced analytics, underscoring the need for caution and empathy in reforming policing practices. He highlights the impact of engaging dashboards in fostering innovation and explains how integration with human intuition can enhance crime reduction strategies in the digital age.