Announcements
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…
NPI Partners with Fairfax County Police Department to Deliver an Immersive Donor Experience Highlighting Innovation in PolicingÂ
NPI Partners with Fairfax County Police Department to Deliver an Immersive Donor Experience Highlighting Innovation in Policing  In early May, the National Policing Institute (NPI) and the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) hosted an all-day event to thank key nonprofit supporters. NPI relies heavily on donor contributions, and its critical work is impossible without…
NPI’s 2025 Annual Awards
NPI Announces 2025 Annual Awards Program  The National Policing Institute (NPI) announces this year’s Annual Awards Program. After last year’s successful celebration in Boston, Massachusetts, NPI opens nominations up again to honor two police professionals leading the charge in innovation in policing. Established in 2022, the program recognizes law enforcement trailblazers and leaders who…
NPI Welcomes Four New Board Members
The National Policing Institute Welcomes New Board Members  ARLINGTON, VA – March 18, 2025 — The National Policing Institute (NPI) adds four new members to its Board of Directors. The Honorable Alberto R. Gonzales, former Attorney General of the United States, Darrel Stephens of Florida State University’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Rory…
NPI’s 2025 Challenge Coin
This year, the National Policing Institute marks its 55th year of contributing to excellence in policing. To commemorate this, we continue the tradition of honoring the significance of law enforcement challenge coins by offering one of our own. We designed this coin to reflect our history of serving the policing profession, unite supporters of our…
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