Lexipol and University of Virginia Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance Research-Driven Outcomes in Public Safety

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05-05-2025

The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety.
DALLAS, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Lexipol, the leader in solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, announced a new development in its collaboration with the University of Virginia (UVA), one of the nation's top public universities, to strengthen public safety through research, education and risk mitigation. The partnership specifically connects Lexipol and UVA's Center for Public Safety and Justice ('the Center').
In leveraging Lexipol's operational expertise and widespread industry relationships, and the University of Virginia's academic rigor, this alliance will drive meaningful improvements in leadership, wellness and risk management across law enforcement and other areas of public safety.
Key to the partnership: bringing together law enforcement experts, risk management experts and academic stakeholders to provide insights into emerging trends and inform the direction of future research studies and risk mitigation initiatives.
'This is a visionary alliance that reflects our shared commitment to elevating public safety practices through data-informed innovation,' said Lexipol CEO Bill Nunan. 'By aligning our expertise, we can create pathways for the development of tomorrow's public safety leaders.'
The Center and Lexipol will primarily work together in three key areas:
Research: Joint studies will explore emerging trends in public safety, including officer wellness and organizational risk management. Research from these studies will inform the development of policy, training and wellness initiatives that can be deployed in the field to reduce risk and drive measurable improvements in safety outcomes.
Education: The partnership will expand access to professional learning by integrating Lexipol's training content into academic credit pathways at UVA. New courses and tiered certifications will incentivize continuing education and professional growth for public safety personnel.
Networking and Thought Leadership: Using Lexipol's broad reach within public safety agencies, risk pools and industry associations, the two organizations will forge connections across their networks and provide the UVA academic community with broader platforms for research and publication.
'This collaboration reflects our shared belief that strong communities start with strong public safety institutions,' said Marvin 'Ben' Haiman, Executive Director of the Center. 'Together, we're demonstrating the impact of the combination of academic insights, field knowledge and deep industry expertise to advance the public safety profession.'
To learn more about Lexipol's innovative public safety initiatives, visit www.lexipol.com. For more information on the Center, visit www.scps.virginia.edu/center-public-safety-and-justice.
About Lexipol For more than 20 years, Lexipol has been ensuring the well-being and effectiveness of the people who safeguard our communities — public safety professionals, first responders and local government employees. We're the unquestioned leader in solutions that drive performance excellence in public safety agencies, enhance first responder well-being and readiness to serve, and engage community members through transparency, accountability and trust. Serving more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 10,000 agencies and municipalities, Lexipol provides predictive insights into all areas of agency operations and empowers leaders with the solutions they need to optimally train, develop and prepare their personnel. For additional information, visit www.lexipol.com.
About UVA Center for Public Safety and JusticeUVA's Center for Public Safety and Justice connects research, education and partnerships that advance effective responses to public safety challenges, both nationally and globally. The Center aspires to build a trusted network of professionals dedicated to creating safer communities through excellence, integrity and forward-thinking solutions. The Center's mission is to challenge future public safety leaders and key stakeholders to improve public service and strengthen community wellbeing in a rapidly changing world. The Center aims to address complex challenges through education, collaboration, research and innovation, strengthening public service and communities.
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