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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.

About Our Work

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

  • William Paige Photo
    January 29, 2025

    Welcome William Paige to the UVA Center for Public Safety

    Get to know William Page, Center for Public Safety and Justice program manager.
  • police officer stands in crowd
    January 28, 2025

    Police Leaders Explore Strategies for Navigating Charged Environments

    Law enforcement leaders are grappling with increasingly complex challenges in today’s polarized and charged society. Read strategies and best practices for maintaining public trust and upholding the rule of law from experienced law enforcement professionals and thought leaders.
  • Public safety professionals gather for a conference
    January 23, 2025

    Revolutionizing Public Safety

    Three months into its launch, the Center for Public Safety and Justice has shown the industry its limitless potential in empowering leaders to address today's challenges with innovation. Learn what the Center has accomplished in 2024 and what's in store for 2025.
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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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