Prof Cynthia Lum named 2023 Distinguished Scholar by the Division of Policing! cls.gmu.edu/articles/19582

This morning, CEBCP at Mason Dr Cynthia Lum & Chief Davis met with the latest #FCPD recruit class who will be the first group in our longitudinal study focused on understanding how officers progress through their law enforcement careers. George Mason University National Policing Institute

CEBCP at Mason Chief Davis George Mason University National Policing Institute Want to learn more about this study, click here fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2023/04/07/geo…

NEW FUNDING: We’re seeking applications for our Research and Evaluation on 911, Alternative Hotlines, and Alternative Responder Models. Deadlines: 4/30/24 and 5/14/24 Apply: nij.ojp.gov/funding/opport…  #ResearchFunding #EmergencyHotlines #911dispatch #dispatcher #FirstResponders

#MasonResearch What Works in Policing? cebcp.org/evidence-based… CEBCP at Mason

The knot 🪢 is officially tied

Our work has inspired people, police, and communities for over 50 years. Dr. Cynthia Lum, professor and NPI board member, recently wrote to Vital City outlining how our paper, Evidence-Based Policing, helped shape her outlook on science and policing: hubs.li/Q02shMRP0

Check out my response to Vital City ‘s latest issue “Does Evidence Matter?” where I offer a new perspective on Megan Stevenson ‘s recent review of CJ research evidence. (Spoiler alert: it’s all about implementation and local context!)

Dissertation Defense ✅ #PhDone

We also need a paper on the need for academic humility. 20+ years into this gig, I am constantly asking people to teach me things about my research area. Saying “I don’t know” and “can you explain this to me” gets you a lot further in research than being a “know-it-all”.

Save the date for these IACP 2025 events! - Officer Safety and Wellness Conference: March 11-13 in Anaheim, CA - Technology Conference: May 5-7, in Indianapolis, IN - Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Conference: August 4-6 in Chicago, IL theiacp.org/all-events

A new IACP podcast is here. Join Police Chiefs Daniel Thompson & Gregory Mullen as they discuss the unique challenges their agencies faced during mass violence incidents. Learn how each situation is distinct & healing varies for individuals & communities. ow.ly/heCB50Uu9jC

Today, we honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLK2025 "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." —Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join us for our next Congressional Briefing on “Preventing Gun Violence," presented in collaboration with Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation to hear from some of the nation’s leading experts on this pressing issue. Registration is free but required. Agenda and registration: cebcp.org/outreach-sympo…

At this #IACPOSW workshop, panelists share the psychological effects of tragedy on first responders and their multi-agency approach to providing support. "Building resiliency is a habit." -Chief Dan Thompson, WaukeshaPD

#IACPOSW attendees pair up in this mindfulness activity to practice tactical reset. Tactical reset is a quick way to help law enforcement manage stress, sharpen focus, and enhance resilience—without disrupting demanding schedules.

In a one-day training opportunity at #IACPOSW, attendees learn about the impacts of tragedy on police agencies, identify and practice resilience skills, discover key components of post-traumatic growth, and develop a plan to support ongoing resilience and growth.