With Gratitude, NPI Honors Those Who Make Our Work Possible
NPI and the Fairfax County Police Department hosted a powerful day of appreciation, discovery, and heartfelt recognition.
At NPI, we know we can’t do our valuable work without you. Every donation, every sponsorship, every gesture of support—large or small—fuels our mission to advance policing through independent research and practical solutions. That’s why we welcomed those who stand beside us to celebrate our collective impact.
Thanks to the generosity of Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Chief Kevin Davis and his dedicated team, NPI supporters gathered in Fairfax County, Virginia, for an immersive experience unlike any other.
Supporters were invited to:
- Step into the world of law enforcement aviation, including state-of-the-art helicopters and drone-based innovations
- See real-time crime-fighting technology in action at the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC)
- Witness the compassionate, critical work of the Victim Services Division
This event concluded with a celebratory appreciation dinner sponsored by Dominion Energy. Guests shared stories, laughter, and purpose with NPI board members, staff, and leaders from FCPD.
In a highlight of the evening, Dominion Energy’s Adam Lee shared how innovation and partnership are increasing public safety in transformative ways.
We were especially proud to honor our NPI board members, who exemplify their commitment not only through giving their time and talent, but also by contributing generously to ensure NPI thrives. Our board is committed to 100% board giving, demonstrating their belief in safe, professional, effective policing for everyone, every time.
NPI donors Megan Norris and Ross Bezark were among the generous supporters whose presence added meaning to the event. Megan’s career as a Federal Air Marshal (Ret.) and Ross’s work in Federal Law Enforcement and Counterterrorism tie them closely to this space.
“Supporting a non-profit organization that seeks to advance policing through strategic, evidence-based approaches was an easy decision,” said Norris. With a twin sister serving as a detective, Norris is not only professionally tied to the policing profession—she is personally invested. “Once you become part of this community, you want to support it in whatever way you can.”
Their commitment to law enforcement made the recent event hosted by the FCPD and Chief Kevin Davis especially meaningful. “The event was incredible,” Norris shared, “an eye-opening demonstration of the cutting-edge technology that's available to advance policing in terms of crime reduction, officer and community safety, and overall effectiveness.”
From aviation innovations in the Helicopter Division to the impressive data capabilities of the RTCC, the showcase highlighted how thinking differently and strategically using today’s advanced technology can benefit policing. “The resources that FCPD has to serve their residents—and even the residents of surrounding counties—were impressive,” Norris continued. Having worked in federal law enforcement, Bezark echoed her sentiments, noting how Fairfax County’s accomplishments reflect a sophisticated and innovative approach.
Norris was particularly inspired by the (RTCC). “My favorite part was getting a firsthand look at the RTCC, seeing the data and technology live and in play,” she said.
Experiences like this, Norris and Bezark explained, reaffirm their support for NPI. "Being able to attend an event like this, seeing how a local PD can really sync up all of its latest technologies and data in support of effective policing, and combine it with evidence-based practices reinforces our belief in the research, publications, outreach, and training of NPI—and what it can do for law enforcement everywhere.”
