Discover how drone technology is revolutionizing law enforcement and fire services with DFR programs, real-time response, and cost-effective solutions.
UVA & Safir Foundation offer $150K in public safety research grants for urban policing, drug enforcement & cross-jurisdictional collaboration. Apply by Nov 10.
Although the law enforcement recruitment crisis deepens as 70% of agencies struggle to hire officers, UVA's Restoring the Ranks conference seeks solutions for police staffing.
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.
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.
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.
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.