The Center for Public Safety and Justice serves as a hub for innovation, education, and leadership development in public safety, addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. We aim to empower public safety leaders to improve public service and enhance the well-being of communities, not just in Virginia but across the nation and beyond. The Center embodies the University of Virginia’s belief that public service is essential to the health of our democracy. We are committed to advancing leadership, research, and education to strengthen public safety and justice in a diverse and rapidly changing world, bringing together educators, practitioners, and scholars.