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Webinar Video Recording – Data and Research on Civilian Personnel in Public Safety
Civilian professionals are central to how modern public safety agencies operate, yet the data and research on their roles and experiences remain limited. This webinar reviewed what current data and research tell us about civilian personnel in public safety, including workforce trends, role expansion, and organizational impact. We also examined

LWOB 20206 Video Recordings
2nd Annual – Leading Without a Badge Summit 2026 Video Recordings Opening Remarks Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Ryan Kao Welcoming Remarks from UVA CPSJ and NAPSPS. Welcome by presenting sponsor Skydio. Leading Without a Badge: The Evolving Role of Professional Staff in Public Safety Ganesha Martin, Krista Ashbery, Brian G. Maxey,

Webinar Video Recording -Adapt or Get Devoured: Civilian Command Tactics That Deliver
Civilian leaders are the quiet engine of modern public safety agencies. You run the rooms where outcomes are made, like records, analytics, strategic plans, budget, and procurement. You carry the mission without a badge and often without the spotlight. This session hands you a sharp playbook for turning messy politics

Webinar Video Recording – Managing Up: Translating Frontline Reality into Executive Decisions
Practical Strategies for Civilian Public Safety Professionals Effective public-safety organizations depend on the quality of information flowing upward. Frontline supervisors and managers play a critical but often unrecognized role in shaping executive decisions through how they frame issues, assess risk, and communicate under pressure. This webinar explores managing up as

NAPSPS Webinar Session – Inside the Real Time Crime Center: The Critical Role of Professional Staff – Video Recording
This month we turned the spotlight on the essential role that professional staff play in Real Time Crime Centers nationwide. This month’s webinar is presented in collaboration with the National Real Time Crime Center Association. Our expert panel featured leaders from across the country whose work is shaping the future

NAPSPS Webinar Session – Building Your Personal Brand: Turning Your Story Into Career Momentum – Video Recording
Explore how professional staff leaders influence organizational culture within public safety, address internal and community trust, and foster a more transparent environment. This session focuses on lessons learned. Moderator Only Admin & Editor can see this link Tara Hall Civilian Commander for the Community Relations and Recruitment Division, Mesa Police

Empowering Connection: How Professional Staff Strengthen a Culture of Wellness
At the Colorado State Patrol, our mission is to ensure a safe and secure Colorado for all. But behind every mission statement is a truth we live daily—our people are our greatest asset. When we care for the well-being of those who serve, we strengthen the entire organization. This message

NAPSPS Webinar Session Recording– Recruiting Sworn Law Enforcement
In this month’s webinar NAPSPS brought together an engaging conversation on one of the most pressing challenges in public safety today—recruiting sworn law enforcement officers. The webinar explored current recruitment trends, innovative strategies, and practical solutions to help agencies attract and retain top talent. Whether you’re a leader, HR professional,

8.27.2025 Webinar – Command and Collaboration: Chiefs on Elevating Professional Staff in Public Safety
Behind every successful agency is a team that extends far beyond the badge. In this panel hosted by the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety (NAPSPS), a group of sworn chiefs reflected on the growing role and indispensable value of professional staff in modern public safety leadership. From
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