News & Features

Officer Donlan, Captain Monahan, and Officer D'Abreu stand next to one another.
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.
Civilian leaders in law enforcement gathered in Charlottesville for the first Leading Without a Badge Summit, hosted by UVA’s Center for Public Safety and Justice.
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.
Retired General Robert Neller speaks on a panel with UVA's Center for Public Safety and Justice
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.
5.21 Speaker Series Panel
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.
Captain Ryan Hutchison stands on duty
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.
Captain James Lankford at work in his office.
May 15, 2025

Leading with Knowledge

Discover how Captain Joseph Lankford transformed his 22-year law enforcement career through UVA's Master of Public Safety program. Learn how this veteran police executive balances work, family, and education while bridging community divides and advocating for lifelong learning in public safety leadership.
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.
Community Policing and Building Public Trust image
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.