National Policing Institute Welcomes New Board Member
The National Policing Institute (NPI) confirms Chief Kevin Davis of the Fairfax County Police Department to the nonprofit’s diverse and accomplished Board of Directors. NPI’s Board of Directors is comprised of decorated scholars, current and former police executives, nonprofit and community leaders, and business professionals. Charged with governing and guiding NPI into the future, NPI’s…
National Policing Institute Announces New Grants
The National Policing Institute (NPI), a research-based non-profit organization, is pleased to announce nine new grants that will fund new and existing programs established to improve the field of policing. A current partner, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), awarded NPI the funds to participate in the creation of a Crisis Intervention and Effective De-escalation:…
National Policing Institute Announces Recent Grant Awards
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce five recent grant awards that will support new and expanded programs. Known for using science and innovation to pursue excellence in policing, NPI is excited to partner in new and old ways as part of the organization’s ongoing effort to positively contribute to the law enforcement…
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,…
MPD Seeking to Learn Lessons from ALCS Shooting Response
MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department has requested a formal review of its response to the deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. The request comes with the utmost respect for the victims, survivors, their families and all students and staff at ALCS. On Dec. 16, 2024, a student shot and killed a teacher…
The National Policing Institute Welcomes New Board Members
NPI is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Regina Lombardo, Chief Security Officer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and former Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); Heather Childs, public safety and security executive with deep experience at the Department of…
National Policing Institute and Zencity Launch Inaugural Nationwide Public Safety Confidence Index
The National Policing Institute (NPI) and Zencity today announced the launch of the NPI-Zencity Public Safety Confidence Index, a first-of-its-kind measure of how Americans view law enforcement and sense of safety. Based on feedback from more than 20,000 respondents each year, the Index draws from regular community input to provide a clear, data-driven view of…
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…