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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…
From large-scale political rallies to spontaneous community marches, the American tradition of protest has surged in both frequency and intensity over the past decade. These events are an essential expression of democracy — but they also present complex challenges for…
Reliable, valid measurement using sound psychometric principles Creating, conducting, and interpreting surveys is more complicated than it may seem. Law enforcement agencies across the country are joining us in recognizing the importance of data-driven decision-making in improving public safety outcomes,…
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…
In recent years, there has been a growing national push to incorporate de-escalation tactics into standard police training. A 2019 survey of 155 large U.S. police departments found that nearly all responding agencies offered some form of de-escalation training to…
Gregory A. Thomas serves as Senior Executive for Law Enforcement Operations in the Kings County (Brooklyn, N.Y.) District Attorney’s Office, the third-largest prosecutor’s office in the nation. In this role, he advises District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on law enforcement policy,…
Heather Childs has dedicated her career to advancing public safety and equal justice—first as a senior leader at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and now as Chief Ethics, Compliance & Security Officer at Uber. In her current role, Heather…
Regina Lombardo serves as Chief Security Officer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. A native New Yorker, she grew up visiting The Met and spending time on its iconic steps—never…
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…
When someone in crisis calls for help, law enforcement is often the first to arrive. These situations require compassionate and coordinated intervention to ensure the safety of officers and community members, while supporting individuals’ connections to services.  Across the country,…
The National Policing Institute team proudly presents Inside Our Impact, a newsletter dedicated to sharing NPI’s stories and those who make our work possible. Each issue highlights some of NPI’s research or projects and shares insights into how our dedication…
In December 2020, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General launched one of the most ambitious police use of force reform efforts in the nation. The goal: reduce use of force, enhance accountability, and promote professionalism in policing statewide.…
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…
From large-scale political rallies to spontaneous community marches, the American tradition of protest has surged in both frequency and intensity over the past decade. These events are an essential expression of democracy — but they also present complex challenges for…
Reliable, valid measurement using sound psychometric principles Creating, conducting, and interpreting surveys is more complicated than it may seem. Law enforcement agencies across the country are joining us in recognizing the importance of data-driven decision-making in improving public safety outcomes,…
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…
In recent years, there has been a growing national push to incorporate de-escalation tactics into standard police training. A 2019 survey of 155 large U.S. police departments found that nearly all responding agencies offered some form of de-escalation training to…
Gregory A. Thomas serves as Senior Executive for Law Enforcement Operations in the Kings County (Brooklyn, N.Y.) District Attorney’s Office, the third-largest prosecutor’s office in the nation. In this role, he advises District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on law enforcement policy,…
Heather Childs has dedicated her career to advancing public safety and equal justice—first as a senior leader at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and now as Chief Ethics, Compliance & Security Officer at Uber. In her current role, Heather…
Regina Lombardo serves as Chief Security Officer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. A native New Yorker, she grew up visiting The Met and spending time on its iconic steps—never…
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…
When someone in crisis calls for help, law enforcement is often the first to arrive. These situations require compassionate and coordinated intervention to ensure the safety of officers and community members, while supporting individuals’ connections to services.  Across the country,…
The National Policing Institute team proudly presents Inside Our Impact, a newsletter dedicated to sharing NPI’s stories and those who make our work possible. Each issue highlights some of NPI’s research or projects and shares insights into how our dedication…
In December 2020, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General launched one of the most ambitious police use of force reform efforts in the nation. The goal: reduce use of force, enhance accountability, and promote professionalism in policing statewide.…