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…
Partner With Us as We Guide the Future of Policing
With fall upon us, the National Policing Institute is excited to announce the launch of our Annual Giving Campaign. Like you, we know excellence in policing is possible, especially when law enforcement officers, leaders, and others are supported with science, and encouraged to innovate, learn, and adapt their work for success. By harnessing evidence-based practices and cutting-edge…
54th Mile Project Kicks Off in Selma, Alabama
On February 18, 1965, Alabama State Troopers fatally shot an unarmed African American civil rights activist, Jimmie Lee Jackson. A champion for equal voting rights, Jackson died protecting his mother, who was attacked by police during a demonstration in Marion, AL. In response to Jackson’s death, local civil rights leaders organized a 54-mile march from…
NPI at IACP 2023 Annual Conference
In October, National Policing Institute staff will travel to San Diego, California for the International Association of Chiefs of Police 2023 Annual Conference. This event brings together thousands of law enforcement professionals from around the globe. NPI staff will be presenting some of our latest research and projects at the following events throughout the week….
National Policing Institute Honors Legendary Law Enforcement Leaders Charles H. Ramsey, Lee P. Brown
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is honored to recognize two leaders for their significant and positive impacts on the law enforcement profession overall, and the agencies and communities they have each so admirably served. NPI’s National Awards Program comprises two prestigious recognitions: the Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy Award for Leading Change in Policing and, for…
NFL Senior Vice President, Former ATF Director Appointed To National Policing Institute Board Of Directors
The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of B. Todd Jones, Senior Vice President and Special Counsel for Conduct of the National Football League, to its Board of Directors. Jones is no stranger to the work of NPI, as much of his career is grounded in law enforcement and criminal justice….
National Policing Institute Recognized for Advancing Public Safety Accreditation
The National Policing Institute received the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) President’s Award, which recognizes organizations for their support and significant contributions to the advancement of accreditation across the public safety profession. As described by CALEA, the nonprofit organization was established in 1979 as a credentialing authority for public safety organizations….
TIME Features National Policing Institute Study
In November 2022, TIME featured groundbreaking experimental study findings that could change how policing services are delivered and improve community safety and satisfaction, particularly in high crime areas. With donor support and in partnership with Arnold Ventures, scientists at the National Policing Institute, George Mason University, Arizona State University, and University of Pennsylvania conducted the…
Kaitlyn Perez Joins the National Policing Institute as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Policing Institute is pleased to announce that after a nationwide search, Kaitlyn Perez will be joining our team as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing. With more than ten years in law enforcement and government communications and marketing, Kaitlyn brings a unique and compelling perspective to NPI’s outreach efforts. As…
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…
National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Releases New Online Courses
The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program has launched new online courses tailored for patrol officers, executive leadership, and trainers on the NLERS Online Learning Platform. NLERS, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, offers no-cost training, technical assistance, and resources to law enforcement agencies nationwide with the goal of preventing officer injuries and fatalities from…
National Policing Institute Releases 2024 Annual Report
With a steady finger on the pulse of what matters to law enforcement, the National Policing Institute (NPI) is focused on bringing what works to the field—ensuring safe, effective policing for everyone, every time. Throughout 2024, NPI shared proven strategies, tools, and best practices with law enforcement agencies nationwide. Our annual report examines a selection…
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…