Master of Public Safety

Event | August 19, 2025

Speaker Series: Mental Health and Crisis Intervention in Public Safety panel

This session addresses mental health responses within public safety, focusing on crisis intervention, partnerships with mental health professionals, and de-escalation techniques.

Event | July 23, 2025

Speaker Series: Generative AI and Public Safety panel

This panel will explore how generative AI is shaping crime control, emergency response, and community engagement.

External Link | 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.

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Astrid Robinson

Lieutenant (Ret), Prince William County Police Department

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Gina M. Lapihuska

FOIA Compliance Specialist, Prince William County Police Department

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Taylor Ullom

Master Police Officer, Arlington County Police Department

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Brittany Alexander

Sergeant, Manassas City Police Department

Center for Public Safety and Justice Board Member

Kenneth McCoy

Chief, Tempe, AZ, Police Department

Center for Public Safety and Justice Board Member

Charles L. Werner

Chief (Ret.), Charlottesville Fire Department

News | 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.

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