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May 5, 2025

Building Trust Through Community Policing

Discover key takeaways from the “Community Policing and Building Public Trust” webinar, featuring law enforcement leaders discussing transparency, collaboration, and innovative strategies to strengthen community relationships.
May 1, 2025

Rantoul Deputy Chief Part of Holocaust March in Poland: "The whole concept is to remember those who died"

As part of her Center for Public Safety and Justice class, Rantoul police Deputy Chief Christina Reifsteck joined the International March of the Living in Poland to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.
May 1, 2025

Joshua A. Ederheimer Joins the Center for Public Safety and Justice

This article provides more information on Joshua A. Ederheimer, who is joining the Center for Public Safety and Justice at the University of Virginia as its new Senior Director for Stakeholder Partnerships.

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Center for Public Safety speaker panel audience

Speaker Series: Does Education Matter in Policing panel

This session will explore the role of education in shaping effective, ethical law enforcement. Topics include the potential benefits of degree requirements, specialized training, and ongoing education as tools for developing well-rounded officers in the field.

May 21, 2025

12:00 PM–1:30 PM

Online

Empowering Leaders. Transforming Communities.