September 18, 2025
Global Law Enforcement Partnerships
Law enforcement leaders from over 30 countries unite at DC summit to strengthen international partnerships against transnational crime threats.
News & Features
September 3, 2025
The Center for Public Safety and Justice Announces a New Partnership with the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation
UVA's Center for Public Safety and Justice partners with Howard and Carol Safir Foundation to launch research grant program supporting innovative public safety solutions.
August 25, 2025
Beyond the Headlines: How Drones Actually Help Police and Fire
This article details how drones are invaluable for public safety and the communities they serve; they deliver faster response times, enhance safety, protect both officers and suspects, and optimize the use of city resources.
August 18, 2025
Lifesaving Drones
Learn how drones in law enforcement act as a life preserver. Public safety UAS enhance situational awareness and reduce risk for first responders and citizens alike.
July 21, 2025
From Law Enforcement Executive to Chief of Police
Ashley Griffin shares how UVA's Master of Public Safety program helped her become Chief of Police at the University of Colorado Boulder while balancing work and family.
June 27, 2025
MPD Officers Advance Careers Through UVA's Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Program
This article profiles three Metropolitan Police Department officers - Patrick Donlon, Nigel D'Abreu, and Kate Monahan - who are pursuing their Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degrees through a special partnership between MPD and the University of Virginia. The piece highlights how the program's flexibility enables working law enforcement professionals to balance their careers, education, and personal lives while advancing professionally.
June 17, 2025
From Birkenau to Krakow: A Hoo’s Journey Uncovers Lessons and Legacy
Deputy Chief of Police Christina Reifstack traveled to Poland as part of a University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies course, Policing in Nazi Germany: Leadership, Genocide and Contemporary Applications.
June 8, 2025
Empowering Professional Staff Leadership in Public Safety
In April 2025, public safety professionals gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia, for the inaugural Leading Without a Badge Summit, an event designed to highlight the critical role of civilian leaders in law enforcement.
June 4, 2025
This Hoo Went From Grounds to the Pentagon and Back
Ret. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller, a UVA alumnus, now serves his alma mater as a professor of practice in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies after 44 years of military service.
June 2, 2025
The Role of Education in Policing
Explore the role of education in shaping effective, ethical law enforcement. Insights from law enforcement professionals on degree requirements, specialized training, and ongoing education.
May 27, 2025
Bridging Perspectives
Discover how Ryan Hutchison, a Charlotte Fire Dept. Captain, benefited from UVA's online Master of Public Safety program. Learn about its value for non-law enforcement public safety leadership.