Fraud Alert: Calls Soliciting Donations for the “National Policing Institute”
The National Policing Institute, a national, Washington, D.C.-based 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 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…