Elizabeth Berger

Elizabeth Berger is a published author and research methodologist specializing in policing. Prior to joining the Sacramento-based Criminal Justice Legal Foundation in April 2021, she resided in the D.C. area and worked as a researcher, freelance writer, and translational scientist, both independently and in partnerships with other organizations including the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing. In addition, Ms. Berger was a Research Associate at the Police Executive Research Forum, where she designed and led applied research projects with several law enforcement agencies. She holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in Criminal Justice with concentrations in Statistics from Niagara University in Lewiston, NY.

As a contributing Communications Consultant, Elizabeth supports developing written communication on the topics of related to policing, including de-escalation, and the use of force.