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Law enforcement agencies across the country face a dire challenge: attracting qualified candidates in a competitive and evolving job market. Learn successful recruitment strategies from this experienced industry expert.

As a single mom and full-time employee with Sentara, the decision to return to school was one long thought out for Maureen Leahey. Refusing to be defined by others, Leahey decided to pursue her education and is now flourishing as a role model for her daughter and a mentor to peers.

UVA's National Criminal Justice Command College welcomes an inaugural spring cohort to meet rising demand. Learn more about this program and how it shapes public safety leaders.

Hear from Lyndsay Tolbert Thaxton about her journey to UVA and how it has impacted her career!

General Robert B. Neller, Professor of Practice and 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (ret.) shares his thoughts on how technology can improve public safety when implemented thoughtfully and transparently.

Wondering if getting a bachelor's degree is worth it? We've compiled research to guide your decision.

Learn more about MPS Alum William McCraw's journey and advice he has for other students!

Veteran John Konya has faced incredible challenges resulting from an injury he sustained in Iraq. With fortitude, grit and resilience, he has gone on not only to heal but to thrive, surpassing his own goals.

The UVA Public Safety team shares their key takeaways from the IACP 2024 conference in Boston, including technology's role in public safety, an openness to discussing officer safety and wellbeing, and other challenges and opportunities in the industry today.

Gordon Graham suggests that many tragedies could be averted if we flip the mirror and look inside our operations rather than placing the blame externally.