Our Work in Action
Public Safety Innovation Fund Awardees
Partnership between the Center and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation
Fund Overview
The Center for Public Safety and Justice, in partnership with the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation, established the Public Safety Innovation Fund to financially support the development of practical, innovative solutions to urgent and complex challenges in public safety across three innovation labs:
- Urban policing
- Drug enforcement
- Cross-jurisdictional coordination.
This partnership honors the legacy of Howard Safir, a transformational leader whose distinguished career spanned more than three decades. Mr. Safir served as New York City’s Police Commissioner and Fire Commissioner and held senior leadership roles in the U.S. Marshals Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Throughout his career, Mr. Safir was dedicated to addressing issues in urban policing, drug enforcement and cross-jurisdictional coordination. He was widely respected for championing innovative, data-informed, community-centered strategies that strengthened public trust, improved outcomes, and elevated the standards of professional practice across agencies.
INLETS
INTEL & LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SERVICES
Upcoming INLETS Events
Investigative and threat-assessment training for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public safety professionals, delivered in partnership with On the INLETS.
Politically Targeted Violence & Threats
A look at politically motivated violence and threat activity, including practical approaches to identifying warning behaviors and reducing risk.
Facial Recognition: More Than a Lead?
An examination of facial recognition as an investigative tool — where a match functions as an initial lead, and what responsible use looks like in casework.
Recent Programs
- Aug 6, 2026 Incels & the Path to Violence Online webinar
- Jun 22, 2026 The Mid-Atlantic: Violent Crimes & Terrorism Trends DoubleTree, Annapolis, MD
- Jun 4, 2026 Domestic Terrorism & Extremism Online webinar
- May 20, 2026 Rewind / Replay: Trauma-Informed Interviewing Online webinar
- May 7, 2026 Extremism & Radicalization in the United Kingdom Online webinar
- Apr 2, 2026 Trauma-Informed Interviewing Online webinar
- Feb 5, 2026 Open Source Social Media Best Practices Online webinar
- Nov 17, 2025 INLETS In-Depth: Social Media and Tech Tools for Investigations Hyatt Place Kent Narrows & Marina, Grasonville, MD
- Sep 24, 2025 A Day on the INLETS: Elements of an Active Shooter Bay Area Community Church, MD
- Jun 23, 2025 13th Annual Mid-Atlantic INLETS: Violent Crimes & Terrorism Trends DoubleTree, Annapolis, MD
- May 13, 2025 ASIM Advanced (DHS PER-353) Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company, MD