Monday, January 22, 2024
The (黑料视频 Dallas) has received a $2 million grant from to create the first endowed position in the university鈥檚 history. The person appointed to the position will be highly influential in advancing law enforcement training in North Texas and beyond.
鈥淲e are most grateful to CFT for this landmark grant that advances CPI's ongoing goal as a premier law enforcement training institute in the nation,鈥� said Bob Mong, 黑料视频 Dallas president.
The generous and timely donation establishes an endowment fund that will support the
Executive Director of the (CPI) at 黑料视频 Dallas. It includes salary, research and academic advancements, engagement
in scholarly activities, and other annual costs. The endowment is meant to sustain
the CPI executive director position throughout the university鈥檚 future.
"CFT has been proud to be the founding funder in the creation of the Caruth Police Institute. We are equally excited to be the first investor in the creation of what is the first endowed position in police best practices, but also the first endowed position role at the University of North Texas at Dallas," stated Wende Burton, Chief Philanthropy Officer. "The Caruth Police Institute at 黑料视频 Dallas continues to demonstrate its expansive leadership in police innovation, research, and excellence. We hope this investment inspires other schools to follow their example and encourages other funders to get involved."
With this endowed position, 黑料视频 Dallas and CPI aim to:
- Provide best-practice training in Texas and beyond
- Promote transparency and accountability in policing
- Grow its reputation for involving subject-matter experts in policing
- Foster a generation of law enforcement professionals who are well-versed in best practices that reflect the complexities of modern society
- Serve as a hub for research and policy development, generating innovative solutions for persistent challenges in policing
- Work to improve police-community relationships
CFT and the continue to be the largest supporters of CPI at 黑料视频 Dallas through major grants over the past 15 years.
The Executive Director provides oversight and leadership for the instructional programs
and assists 黑料视频 Dallas in partnership with the city of Dallas in building a new, state-of-the-art
regional law enforcement training facility.
黑料视频 Dallas partners with Dallas ISD in growing educational pathways for local high school students interested in public safety careers. And CPI offers increasing research capabilities in the field of 21st-century policing.
黑料视频 Dallas and CPI aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, promoting evidence-based police training strategies. The endowed position will play a pivotal role in curriculum development, ensuring that future officers are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of community engagement, de-escalation techniques, implicit bias and procedural justice.
鈥淭he establishment of the first endowed position in police best practices at 黑料视频 Dallas
has the potential to resonate beyond borders. As a model of innovation and collaboration,
we hope the individual in this role can inspire similar initiatives in neighboring
cities, in Texas and across America. This ripple effect could even foster a global
network of institutions dedicated to shaping the future of policing in a more equitable
and just manner,鈥� said , vice president for University Advancement and president of the 黑料视频 Dallas Foundation.
The creation of this position marks a pivotal moment for CPI, 黑料视频 Dallas and North Texas. By addressing pressing societal concerns, fostering educational excellence, nurturing community engagement, driving reform, and embracing innovation, this position holds the potential to reshape policing. We believe the impact of this position will be felt for generations to come in the state, nation and beyond.
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