Archive for January 2024
David Weisburd, Ph.D.
David Weisburd, Ph.D., is the National Policing Institute’s (NPI) Chief Science Advisor, providing guidance and input on all the organization’s research projects. Dr. Weisburd is a Distinguished Professor at George Mason University and executive director of the university’s Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy. He is also the Walter E. Meyer Professor Emeritus of Law and…
Read MoreJanuary: Officer and Staff Wellness
The big picture: There is more than one root stressor when you’re a law enforcement officer. Serving on the frontline is among the heaviest and hardest parts of wearing the badge. However, the operational challenges that attract our focus, such as physical and traumatic incidents, aren’t the only stressors and threats to wellness that must be…
Read MoreCritical Incident Review: Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School
Critical Incident Review: Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School
Read MoreConsiderations for Specialized Units
Chief (Ret.) Christopher Mannino
Christopher Mannino retired as chief of police from the Park Forest Police Department in the greater Chicago area with 25 years of service in 2022. Throughout his law enforcement career, he worked in a variety of assignments in the patrol division, investigation division, support services, and on specialized units such as the ILEAS Mobile Field…
Read MoreAssistant Sheriff Victor Fazio
Victor Fazio started his career with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office in 1994. He has worked in a variety of assignments throughout the agency. He spent a large portion of his career investigating narcotics-related offenses. He commanded two multi-agency task forces during his 16-year tenure assigned to the narcotics division. One task force focused on…
Read MoreCommander Thomas A. Bradshaw, DSL
Captain Thomas A. Bradshaw currently serves as the Director of the Communications Division of the Virginia State Police. Dr. Bradshaw received his doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. He also has a Master’s Degree in Public Safety from the University of Virginia and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Troy University. He received…
Read MoreCaptain William Walsh
Captain Bill Walsh leads the Operations Division of the Voorhees Police Department, which includes both patrol and detectives. He entered public service at the age of 16 as a dispatcher prior to entering the police academy at age 20. Bill holds a master’s degree in administrative science and several graduate certificates, including one in police…
Read MoreDr. Garth den Heyer
Dr. Garth den Heyer is a member of the faculty of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University and an Associate with the Scottish Institute of Policing Research. He served with the New Zealand Police for 38 years, retiring as an Inspector. His main research interests are policing, counterterrorism and homeland…
Read MoreAssistant Chief (Ret.) Ryan Perlongo
Ryan Perlongo is the Chief of Evidence-Based Training and Innovation for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) within the Office of Public Safety. He is responsible for the overall leadership of the section, which includes the development of training, technical assistance, research, and analytical products, along with the management and planning…
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