Archive for October 2021
National Policing Institute to Host Webinar Discussing Research Findings from Study Examining Crisis Response Models Within Small Law Enforcement Agencies
In January of 2021, NPI published the results of a national study that examined the kinds of approaches that small law enforcement agencies are adopting to respond in appropriate ways to persons with behavioral health needs, particularly persons with mental illnesses or substance use disorders. The study was designed to answer three questions: What types…
Read MoreChief Anthony Geraci
Anthony W. Geraci is a 24-year veteran of New York state law enforcement, beginning his career in 1998 with the New York City, New York, Police Department (NYPD). In 2003, he joined the city of Albany, New York, Police Department where he served in a variety of capacities and leadership roles. Anthony retired from the…
Read MoreChief Deanna Cantrell (Ret.)
Deanna Cantrell is recognized as a leading driver of public safety leadership, operational efficiency and improvement, innovative and evidence-based problem solving, and advancing trust and community building. She has a proven record for exceptional communication, talented public speaking, forward-thinking police reform, strategic planning, and staff development. Chief Cantrell retired as the chief of police for…
Read MoreNational Policing Institute Participates in Police Weekend 2021 to Honor Fallen Officers
The National Policing Institute (NPI), in recognition of the sacrifices of law enforcement officers, participated in Police Weekend 2021. As an extension of National Police Week, Police Weekend was established by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum to offer the same honor, remembrance, and peer support. During Police Weekend 2021, NPI attended the…
Read MoreNPI Launches New Data Science Blog
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce its new Data Science Blog site, which will feature content that highlights some of the work done by NPI’s Data Science Team. Much of the research and analyses done by the team ends up being public, but not often in a format that is oriented for…
Read MoreAlan Hughes
Alan Hughes is a Program Manager at the National Policing Institute. Alan was born in Santiago, Chile, where he attended law school after graduating high school. This sparked his interest in criminal justice. After moving to the United States in 2016, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from George Mason University in Criminology, Law…
Read MoreRonal W. Serpas, Ph.D.
Ronal W. Serpas, Ph.D., is a full time faculty member and Professor of Practice, Criminology and Justice, Loyola University New Orleans, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses since August of 2014. Dr. Serpas recently retired from a 34-year career in American law enforcement. From 2001 – 2014 he served as the Police Superintendent in New Orleans,…
Read MoreLaurie O. Robinson
Laurie O. Robinson joined George Mason University in 2012 as the Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and has continued to fulfill this role as an emeritus professor since 2021. Reflecting that ongoing engagement, she co-chaired the White House Task Force on 21st Century Policing from 2014 to 2015. The task force…
Read MoreSusan Rahr
Sue Rahr began her 43-year law enforcement career as a deputy with the King County Sheriff’s Office in 1979 and worked her way up through the ranks until she was elected Sheriff in 2005. She served as Sheriff for another seven years, retiring in 2012. She was responsible for over 1,000 employees, a $150 million…
Read MoreDan Merkle
Dan is a lifelong learner motivated by helping to find solutions to the complex challenges facing public safety today. He is the founding CEO and Chairman of Lexipol, a leading policy and training systems provider to public safety agencies. The Company was built on the premise that widespread professional collaboration and a continuous improvement discipline…
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