Why is the Center Important Today?
Access to high-quality education for public safety leaders can transform lives and communities. The Center for Public Safety and Justice challenges and empowers leaders and key stakeholders to improve public service and strengthen communities.
The Center serves as a hub for innovation, bringing together educators, practitioners and scholars to explore pressing issues, drive applied research and impact public safety. Through research, fellowship opportunities and strong networks, the Center cultivates an environment of continuous learning, professional growth and real-world impact.
Hear from Our Executive Director
Learn more about our mission from our Executive Director, Ben Haiman.
Our Values
- Education: We believe the access to education has the dramatic ability to shape the future of public safety and public service – allowing our leaders to be better informed and have a more global mindset.
- Passion: We know that passionate individuals will shape their communities and improve the lives of those within. Our practitioners are deeply dedicated to their profession.
- Public Interest First: We prioritize our communities above all, committing to public service over personal gain.
- Integrity and Accountability: We model ethical behavior and stewardship, ensuring transparency and responsibility in public safety.
- Equity and Inclusion: We engage and serve all communities with fairness, respect, and justice, valuing all aspects of diversity and individual rights.
- Research-Driven Solutions: We combine academic insights with practical applications to address public safety challenges effectively.
- Innovation for Impact: We embrace creativity and forward-thinking solutions to address the evolving challenges of public safety.
- Excellence: We strive for professional growth and continuous improvement, recognizing that we must be excellent in everything we do.
