Partner With Us as We Guide the Future of Policing
With fall upon us, the National Policing Institute is excited to announce the launch of our Annual Giving Campaign. Like you, we know excellence in policing is possible, especially when law enforcement officers, leaders, and others are supported with science, and encouraged to innovate, learn, and adapt their work for success. By harnessing evidence-based practices and cutting-edge…
54th Mile Project Kicks Off in Selma, Alabama
On February 18, 1965, Alabama State Troopers fatally shot an unarmed African American civil rights activist, Jimmie Lee Jackson. A champion for equal voting rights, Jackson died protecting his mother, who was attacked by police during a demonstration in Marion, AL. In response to Jackson’s death, local civil rights leaders organized a 54-mile march from…
NPI at IACP 2023 Annual Conference
In October, National Policing Institute staff will travel to San Diego, California for the International Association of Chiefs of Police 2023 Annual Conference. This event brings together thousands of law enforcement professionals from around the globe. NPI staff will be presenting some of our latest research and projects at the following events throughout the week….
National Policing Institute Honors Legendary Law Enforcement Leaders Charles H. Ramsey, Lee P. Brown
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is honored to recognize two leaders for their significant and positive impacts on the law enforcement profession overall, and the agencies and communities they have each so admirably served. NPI’s National Awards Program comprises two prestigious recognitions: the Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy Award for Leading Change in Policing and, for…
NFL Senior Vice President, Former ATF Director Appointed To National Policing Institute Board Of Directors
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of B. Todd Jones, Senior Vice President and Special Counsel for Conduct of the National Football League, to its Board of Directors. Jones is no stranger to the work of NPI, as much of his career is grounded in law enforcement and criminal justice….
National Policing Institute Recognized for Advancing Public Safety Accreditation
The National Policing Institute received the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) President’s Award, which recognizes organizations for their support and significant contributions to the advancement of accreditation across the public safety profession. As described by CALEA, the nonprofit organization was established in 1979 as a credentialing authority for public safety organizations….
TIME Features National Policing Institute Study
In November 2022, TIME featured groundbreaking experimental study findings that could change how policing services are delivered and improve community safety and satisfaction, particularly in high crime areas. With donor support and in partnership with Arnold Ventures, scientists at the National Policing Institute, George Mason University, Arizona State University, and University of Pennsylvania conducted the…
National Policing Institute Appoints Five Members to Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, VA — The National Policing Institute is proud to announce and welcome five new members to its board of directors. These esteemed individuals join a diverse group from the policing and criminal justice field, policing scholars, public and private sector leaders, and elected officials to carry forth the mission of the National Policing Institute….
The Council on Policing Reforms and Race Releases Over 50 Research-Informed Recommendations on Improving Policing
Washington, D.C. – The issues facing policing reform and race are deeply entrenched. Today, the Council on Policing Reforms and Race (Council) officially unveiled more than fifty research-informed recommendations to help address some of the most pressing issues facing policing and public safety. These recommendations can be used as a roadmap for policymakers, political officials,…
Department of Justice Releases Recommendations for Law Enforcement Response to Mass Protests and Protecting First Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced the release of 21st Century Protest Response: Promoting Democracy and Advancing Community and Officer Safety, which provides recommendations for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies responding to mass demonstrations. Law enforcement agencies play a critical role in preserving…
The Boulder Police Department Hires the National Policing Institute to Guide Final Reform Efforts
The City of Boulder announced today that it will partner with the National Policing Institute (NPI) to design and implement a strategic process for collecting feedback from the Boulder community. This process will be highlighted in the draft version of the Reimagine Policing plan (Police Department Master Plan) later this summer. NPI is a nationally…
Practical Steps to Increase Recruitment of Women in Law Enforcement
RTI International and the National Policing Institute partnered with the National Association of Women in Law Enforcement Executives, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and the International Association of Women Police to conduct focus groups about how to improve the representation of women in policing. View the one-page brief here for a list…
National Policing Institute Honors Outstanding Law Enforcement Leaders with Annual Awards
ARLINGTON, VA – October 17, 2025 – The National Policing Institute (NPI) announces the recipients of its Annual Awards for 2025: Chief (Ret.) J. Thomas “Tom” Manger will be honored with the Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy Award for Leading Change in Policing, and Chief (Ret.) Terrence M. “Terry” Cunningham will receive the Hubert Williams Equal…
National Policing Institute Partners with Polis Solutions to Offer New Data Analytics Tools and Services for Law Enforcement
ARLINGTON, VA – October 16, 2025 – The National Policing Institute (NPI) and Polis Solutions announce a partnership offering law enforcement agencies state-of-the-art technology and services that leverage body-worn camera (BWC) video analysis to optimize agency performance. The partnership will combine NPI’s deep scientific and law enforcement expertise with Polis Solutions’ innovative TrustStat™ technology to…
Fraud Alert: Calls Soliciting Donations for the “National Policing Institute”
The National Policing Institute, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing policing through science and innovation, has received information from several individuals who have been contacted by solicitors asking for donations in support of the “National Policing Institute,” or in some cases the “National Police Fund,” which we are not affiliated with. The National Policing Institute…
August: Highlighting Agency Successes in After-Action Reviews
After-action reviews (AARs) have long played an essential role in improving performance—not only in law enforcement, but also in the military, aviation, public health, and the private sector. Their value extends from analyzing large-scale incidents to refining routine daily operations. AARs are often viewed solely as a post-mortem: as a way to pinpoint mistakes after…
Honoring Judge William H. Webster
The National Policing Institute (formerly the Police Foundation) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Judge William H. Webster, who served on our Board for six years, five as Chair. Judge Webster was an extraordinary American whose career reflected the highest ideals of public service. As the only individual to serve as both Director…
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…