July: InFocus Highlights

  The big picture: Sometimes innovation can be as simple as looking at a concept from a different angle.Ā  What do artificial intelligence, roadway safety, crisis response, and evidence-based policing have in common? They’re not just top-of-mind for public safety leaders; they’re also some of our most popular InFocus issues of the past year. But…

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Inside Our Impact – July

The National Policing Institute team proudly presents Inside Our Impact, a newsletter dedicated to sharing NPI’s stories and those who make our work possible. Each issue highlights some of NPI’s research or projects and shares insights into how our dedication to excellence benefits you and your community. How NPI is Identifying Organizational Stress to Enhance…

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Right People, Right Place, Right Time: Why Police Staffing Studies Matter Now More Than Ever

  In an era of unprecedented challenges facing law enforcement agencies across the nation, strategic police staffing has emerged as a cornerstone of public safety management. Between budget constraints, evolving community expectations, and an ongoing crisis in recruitment, police departments are facing a perfect storm of operational pressures that mean they can no longer rely…

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The National Policing Institute Announces New Board of Directors and Chair

The National Policing Institute Announces New Board of Directors and Chair JULY 1, 2025—Arlington, Virginia—Starting July 1, the National Policing Institute’s Board of Directors will be headed by a new chairman, Laurie O. Robinson, and vice chair and former chief of the Alexandria Police Department, Michael Brown. Robinson’s experience in the criminal justice field is…

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