National Criminal Justice Command College

News | 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.
News | 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.
News | 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.
News | 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.
News | 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.
News | March 25, 2025

New Scholarships in Support of Federal Workers Amid Downsizing

To support working adults achieve their educational goals, new scholarship opportunities at UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies are available for federal workers facing unexpected challenges resulting from administrative changes.
Center for Public Safety and Justice Board Member

Hugh Clements

Director (Ret.), Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), U.S. Department of Justice
Center for Public Safety and Justice Board Member

Anita Ravishankar

Principal Researcher, Justice and Safety Division at the Urban Institute
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Paden Weber

Detective, Technical Operations Section of the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center