National Policing Institute Announces Affiliated Scholars Program
ARLINGTON, VA—September 24, 2024—The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce the unveiling of its new Affiliated Scholars Program, comprised of highly accomplished researchers from across the country. Led by NPI’s Chief Science Advisor Dr. David Weisburd, the Affiliated Scholars Program comprises scholars from across academia, with research specialization in numerous areas of policing…
National Policing Institute Honors Chief Kathleen M. O’Toole And Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton
ARLINGTON, VA – September 12, 2024 – The National Policing Institute (NPI) today announced two law enforcement leaders receiving the national nonprofit’s most prestigious annual awards. Both honorees are recognized for their significant contributions and lasting impact on policing and the communities they served throughout their careers. Chief Kathleen M. O’Toole is awarded the Commissioner…
Law Enforcement Leaders Share Guidance on Protecting Public Safety Through the 2024 Election Season
Washington, D.C.— Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, States United Democracy Center (SUDC), the National Policing Institute (NPI), and 21st Century Policing Solutions (21CP) have released a comprehensive public safety resource based on peer-to-peer learning from law enforcement leaders. The report “Public Safety and Elections: A Guide for Law Enforcement,” offers valuable, tested insights for…
National Policing Institute Publishes New Essay as Part of the Iconic Ideas in American Policing Series
The National Policing Institute today published a new essay as part of the nonprofit’s iconic Ideas in American Policing series. The collection, which began more than two decades ago, features commentary and insight from leading criminologists with the goal of creating thought-provoking conversations around the evolving profession of policing. In his essay titled “Can We…
Celebrating a Culture of Philanthropic Excellence, Leadership, and Loyalty
Celebrating a Culture of Philanthropic Excellence, Leadership, and Loyalty The National Policing Institute (NPI) inducted the first members of its new Society of Excellence, Leadership Society, and Loyalty Circle, marking an exciting launch into NPI’s philanthropic future. On Thursday, May 16, leaders and researchers gathered in Arlington, Virginia, to recognize the many donors who are…
NPI Releases Report on Strengthening Lost and Stolen Firearm Reporting Policies
National Policing Institute Issues Report on Strengthening Lost and Stolen Firearm Reporting Policies The National Policing Institute (NPI) today released a full-length report addressing state laws mandating reporting of lost and stolen firearms. The 40-page report is the first known of its kind and reflects a culmination of research, including a review of literature and…
National Policing Institute Releases 2023 Annual Report
Rooted in research and guided by evidence, the National Policing Institute (NPI) ramped up countless research opportunities, programs, and technical assistance in 2023. To demonstrate our commitment to innovation, we chose this year to offer our 2023 annual report in a digital format. Its dynamic design highlights our national and international reach, featured projects, financials,…
National Policing Institute Ramps Up the Power of 30×30
The National Policing Institute (NPI) has teamed up with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to bring powerful new resources to the 30×30 Initiative, building on NPI’s 50-year legacy and commitment to the study and advancement of women in policing. In 1974, NPI (then known as the Police Foundation) released results from a groundbreaking study…
NPI Announces 2024 Annual Awards Program
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is accepting nominations for its prestigious Annual Awards Program. Established in 2022, the program recognizes trailblazers and leaders in policing who have extraordinarily impacted the profession. The Hubert Williams Equal Justice and Effective Policing Award and Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy Award for Leading Change in Policing were created in honor…
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…
National Policing Institute Participates in Police Weekend 2021 to Honor Fallen Officers
The National Policing Institute (NPI), in recognition of the sacrifices of law enforcement officers, participated in Police Weekend 2021. As an extension of National Police Week, Police Weekend was established by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum to offer the same honor, remembrance, and peer support. During Police Weekend 2021, NPI attended the…
NPI Launches New Data Science Blog
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce its new Data Science Blog site, which will feature content that highlights some of the work done by NPI’s Data Science Team. Much of the research and analyses done by the team ends up being public, but not often in a format that is oriented for…
Remembering 9/11 – Looking Past Hate Toward the Greatness of Unity
September 11, 2001 changed the lives of many. For those who lived through it, we will never forget the exact moments when we learned that a horrible tragedy was no accident, searing the visions in our minds forever. Almost 3,000 lives were lost on that day and more than 6,000 injured; in addition, a significant…
Qualified Immunity and Accountability in Policing
America’s legal system has afforded government officials at various levels with absolute and qualified immunity protections in recognition of the risks associated with their roles and responsibilities.  Although qualified immunity is available to many state and local government workers, law enforcement officers rely on qualified immunity as they make life or death decisions in everyday…
National Policing Institute Endorses Arnold Venture’s Campaign for Criminal Justice Data Modernization
The National Policing Institute is pleased to endorse Arnold Venture’s Campaign for Criminal Justice Data Modernization. According to the report derived from an expert roundtable, “comprehensive criminal justice reform should be an important next step on the administration’s agenda, to help fulfill the hopes of all the civil rights protests in the wake of George…
Statement Regarding the Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and the Murder of George Floyd
Although the jury has spoken and justice has been served for the family of George Floyd, the stain of the racial injustice at the center of this trial shall never be removed. The pain brought on by the loss of Mr. Floyd’s life will not go away with the verdict of one trial. Neither does…