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Empowering Leaders. Transforming Communities.

The Center for Public Safety and Justice addresses the most pressing challenges of our time by promoting innovation, education, and leadership development in public safety.

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Our Mission

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Education

The Center for Public Safety and Justice provides world-class education to current and future public safety leaders.

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Research

The Center improves public safety by facilitating applied research and scholarship.

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Networking and Innovation

Connect and collaborate with the Center's expansive network of industry and education partners.

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Lead the Way

Advance your career in public safety with our undergraduate and graduate programs, designed to put you at the forefront of the field.

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In The News

  • Cars head north on I-95 over the George Washington Bridge.
    March 19, 2025

    AI and the Iron Pipeline

    Law enforcement agencies along the I-95 corridor are exploring AI solutions to combat illegal gun trafficking and violence. Discover how artificial intelligence tools could bridge intelligence gaps between jurisdictions, enhance predictive analytics, and transform public safety efforts despite adoption challenges.
  • Chief Tamrah Jackson Headshot
    March 11, 2025

    Forging a Powerful Path

    Discover how Chief Tamrah Jackson's journey from healthcare to public safety leadership was transformed by UVA's Master of Public Safety program. Follow her remarkable career advancement across Nevada's law enforcement divisions and learn how national and international perspectives enhanced her community-focused approach to public safety leadership.
  • An image of the webinar participants on Zoom during the 2.26.2025 Speaker Series. Clockwise from top left to bottom right: Michele Wucker, Michael Hughes, Vaiko Vaher, and Alan Gibson.
    March 5, 2025

    Collaborating Across Borders

    Discover essential insights from global law enforcement leaders on international policing collaboration. This article examines cross-border communication strategies, information sharing frameworks, and training initiatives that enhance public safety worldwide. Learn how agencies like INTERPOL, Europol, and Police Scotland are overcoming challenges to build effective international partnerships in the fight against transnational crime.
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Featured Event

Leading Without a Badge Summit

This summit will bring together professional staff leaders from public safety agencies across the country to address the critical issues and challenges facing law enforcement today.
April 13, 2025
All Day
Kimpton the Forum Hotel
540 Massie Road
Charlottesville , VA 22903
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