Sarah Verin, M.A.

Sarah Verin (Vanselow) joined the National Policing Institute in January 2021 as a Project Associate with the National Programs Division.  Since joining the National Policing Institute, Ms. Verin has worked on the training and technical assistance project, CS360 with law enforcement departments across the United States with goals of enhancing officer safety and wellness and…

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Karen L. Amendola, Ph.D.

Karen Amendola

Karen L. Amendola has more than 30 years of experience in public safety research, training, technology, and assessment. With the National Policing Institute for over 25 years, Dr. Amendola currently serves as the Chief Behavioral Scientist. Karen earned both her Ph.D. and M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from George Mason University, as well as…

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Elizabeth Fontaine

Elizabeth Fontaine

Elizabeth Fontaine is the Senior Accounting Manager at the National Policing Institute (NPI). A seasoned finance professional with more than 15 years of accounting, finance services, and office management experience in various sectors. Ms. Fontaine plays a critical role in the day-to-day financial operations of the agency. She manages with a focus on maximum operation…

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Christine Johnson, M.S.

Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson is a Program Manager at the National Policing Institute. She oversees the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program, which aims to prevent officer injuries and fatalities while operating on or near the nation’s roadways. Since joining NPI in March 2020, Johnson has provided training and technical assistance (TTA) for officer safety and…

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