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The Center for Public Safety and Justice addresses the most pressing challenges of our time by promoting innovation, education, and leadership development in public safety.

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  • A drone shot of the attendees at the Leading Without a Badge Summit
    April 23, 2025

    Beyond the Badge

    Professional staff from 103 agencies gathered at UVA's Leading Without a Badge Summit to elevate civilian leadership in law enforcement and public safety.
  • Person Outside of the Gates at Auschwitz
    April 17, 2025

    Never Again

    UVA Master of Public Safety students travel to Poland for the International March of the Living to study policing history during the Holocaust and apply lessons to modern law enforcement.
  •  disaster preparedness and response panel
    April 8, 2025

    Grace Under Pressure

    Experts reveal essential disaster preparedness strategies for emergency management professionals facing rising climate threats and resource challenges in rural communities.

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