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Megan Webster
Megan Webster is the Marketing & Communications Manager at the National Policing Institute. She began her career in public relations and has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, working with various medical-focused nonprofits and trade associations. Megan graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in communication. She volunteers as…
Read MoreSix Trends to Watch in American Policing in 2026
We’re heading into 2026 with a public safety landscape that feels anything but predictable. While these times may feel unsettled, the dedication of law enforcement to serve and protect their communities endures. This is a time-tested truth that we cannot overlook. Crime rates have continued to decline nationally, but communities and their residents don’t necessarily…
Read MoreEvaluating the Implementation and Impact of Statewide Use of Force Reform
In December 2020, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General launched one of the most ambitious police use of force reform efforts in the nation. The goal: reduce use of force, enhance accountability, and promote professionalism in policing statewide. The Use of Force Reduction Initiative included: Overhauling the statewide use of force policy, Standardizing…
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