News & Features

May 13, 2025

Does Education Matter in Policing?

This article examines the 90-year history of calls for increased education standards in policing, from the 1931 Wickersham Commission to today's recruitment challenges, and how education requirements impact diversity, public trust, and the future of law enforcement.
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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.
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May 1, 2025

Balancing Innovation with Trust

Discover five essential strategies public safety leaders can use to implement AI responsibly, build community trust, and ensure ethical oversight while advancing service and safety.
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A drone shot of the attendees at the Leading Without a Badge Summit
April 23, 2025

Beyond the Badge

Professional staff from 103 agencies gathered at UVA's Leading Without a Badge Summit to elevate civilian leadership in law enforcement and public safety.
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April 17, 2025

Never Again

UVA Master of Public Safety students travel to Poland for the International March of the Living to study policing history during the Holocaust and apply lessons to modern law enforcement.
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 disaster preparedness and response panel
April 8, 2025

Grace Under Pressure

Experts reveal essential disaster preparedness strategies for emergency management professionals facing rising climate threats and resource challenges in rural communities.
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Cars head north on I-95 over the George Washington Bridge.
March 19, 2025

AI and the Iron Pipeline

Law enforcement agencies along the I-95 corridor are exploring AI solutions to combat illegal gun trafficking and violence. Discover how artificial intelligence tools could bridge intelligence gaps between jurisdictions, enhance predictive analytics, and transform public safety efforts despite adoption challenges.
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March 11, 2025

Forging a Powerful Path

Discover how Chief Tamrah Jackson's journey from healthcare to public safety leadership was transformed by UVA's Master of Public Safety program. Follow her remarkable career advancement across Nevada's law enforcement divisions and learn how national and international perspectives enhanced her community-focused approach to public safety leadership.