NPI Releases New Report with Results from National Survey on How Small Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Calls Involving Persons in Crisis
The National Policing Institute, with funding support from Arnold Ventures, recently published the results from a national survey that examined how small law enforcement agencies are preparing for incidents involving persons in crisis as a result of mental health or substance abuse issues. Police frequently respond to calls involving persons with behavioral health needs, particularly…
NPI Releases Survey Results to Guide Law Enforcement Preparation for the 2020 Election
WASHINGTON,DC/PRNewswire/ — With the 2020 election fast approaching, the National Policing Institute, in partnership with data analytics firm Elucd, conducted a new survey measuring U.S. public sentiment about the role of local police in safeguarding voters and their access to polling places. This research is part of the National Policing Institute’s ongoing efforts to provide…
From Contradiction to Confusion: Reflections on the Challenges Facing Policing and Questions to Help Bring Clarity
The year 2020 will be remembered as an incredibly difficult and challenging year for many for good reason. With the death of George Floyd and on the heels of other controversial deadly force incidents, we witnessed a spring and summer of unrest with a serendipitous outcome—people across all backgrounds came together to declare that Black…
Department of Justice Establishes Community of Practice for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness
PRESS RELEASE — U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Office of Public Affairs Email: cops.office.public.affairs@usdoj.gov Phone: (202) 514-9079 — WASHINGTON—The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has established the first-ever Community of Practice for state, local and tribal grantees  to connect, learn, share experiences, and network…
Baltimore Police Department Partners with the National Policing Institute to Launch New Peer Intervention Program for Officers
To support the efforts of the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) in implementation of the consent decree, through funding from the Ford Foundation, the National Policing Institute (NPI) currently serves as a Technical Advisor to BPD. NPI is providing subject matter expertise and other support to BPD on a broad array…
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…
New Report: American Policing Is Adopting AI Faster Than It Can Govern It, Says National Policing Institute
ARLINGTON, VA, August 11, 2026 — The National Policing Institute (NPI) today released The AI Adoption Strategy Gap in Policing: An Unmet Need with Real-World Consequences, a new report finding that artificial intelligence (AI) has already arrived in American law enforcement, but the governance, training, and accountability structures needed to use it responsibly have not…
National Policing Institute Names Dr. Cedric L. Alexander the 2026 Recipient of the Hubert Williams Equal Justice and Effective Policing AwardÂ
ARLINGTON, VA, July 28, 2026 — The National Policing Institute (NPI), in partnership with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), today announced that Cedric L. Alexander, Psy.D., is the 2026 recipient of the Hubert Williams Equal Justice and Effective Policing Award. Announced during NOBLE’s 50th Annual Training Conference, the award honors a police professional…
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…