Marvin “Ben” Haiman is the Executive Director of the Center for Public Safety and Justice at the University of Virginia, where he leads initiatives to advance innovation, leadership, and education in public safety. He previously served a variety of positions, including Chief of Staff for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., where he oversaw strategic operations including the Office of Communications, the General Counsel, and the Professional Development Bureau. Haiman holds a master’s degree in management from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Iowa, and he is also a Visiting Fellow at Rutgers University. He is also a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Executive Leadership Program and continues to serve as a reservist with the MPD. Recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as a “40 Under 40" honoree, Haiman has also received the prestigious Gary P. Hayes Award from the Police Executive Research Forum.
