A new nationwide organization dedicated to crime prevention research is set to launch in April, facilitating collaboration between university researchers and police in the sharing of findings. The initiative, named the "Japan Association for Evidence-Based Police Activities," aims to spread effective crime prevention strategies across the country, leveraging research outcomes while promoting ongoing partnerships between academia and law enforcement. Approximately 70 university professors from over 20 prefectures are expected to participate, with an inaugural meeting scheduled for the 9th. The association plans to tackle specific local crime issues, such as special fraud and voyeurism, by enabling researchers to conduct analyses and social experiments, regularly disseminating information on their findings. Several police departments have previously collaborated with local universities on crime prevention projects, such as a 2025 experiment by the Fukushima Prefectural Police using sound devices to deter shoplifting, thus establishing a precedent for cooperative research. With the establishment of this organization, successful initiatives can be shared more easily, encouraging the implementation of effective crime prevention measures in other areas. Professor Takahito Shimada emphasizes the importance of collaboration between police and local researchers in verifying the effectiveness of their work, while police officials express their support for evidence-based practices and expect increased cooperation between the police force and the academic community, highlighting the role of data-driven strategies in their operations.