An Analysis of How Police Chief Pamela A. Smith Addresses Resilience Policing

This resilience policing research illustrates the need for police leaders and departments to more directly address resilience policing elements. This analysis examines how Pamela A. Smith, the current Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), addresses resilience policing in Washington, DC. Our study uses document analysis to review content and themes related to resilience policing. We hypothesize that resilience policing will not be directly referenced but that resilience policing elements will be addressed. Through content and thematic analysis, we accepted our hypothesis. We also provide recommendations and policy implications to enhance resilience policing.