Master of Public Safety

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

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.

The new Center for Public Safety and Justice, part of UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, builds on the school’s long-standing public safety initiatives. Those include the Master of Public Safety degree program as well as partnerships with the FBI National Academy and the National Criminal Justice Command College.

Major Ryan Butler, Master of Public Safety alum, shares how he translate learning into action with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Dr. Oscar Odom, Associate Professor with the Master of Public Safety Program, shares his thoughts on challenges faced in pubic safety today.

On October 3, 2024, renowned experts in public safety will hold an afternoon of discussion exploring today's challenges and practical solutions for a diverse range of communities.