Safe Communities Institute, Author at Safe Communities Institute (SCI)

The Safe Communities Institute (SCI) at the USC Price School of Public Policy continues a more than 60-year tradition of research, interdisciplinary education, and collaboration to advance sustainable “whole-of-community” public safety strategies, policies, and programs. SCI takes a holistic approach to encouraging and informing public safety efforts through collaboration between all public safety disciplines and the communities they serve.

Extremist Travel to Ukraine Is a Cause for Concern, Not Alarm

June 24, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

Individuals with connections to violent extremism have traveled to Ukraine but not in large numbers.

SROs Building Bridges in the Classroom with Rocket Rules

June 3, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

How can SROs do more to connect with young students and make a positive impact?

SCI Helps Law Enforcement Train for Crisis De-Escalation

May 9, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

Using the right words, tone and actions can make all the difference in reaching peaceful resolutions.

Virus of Hate – Latest Stories

April 27, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

Reports of hate crimes – April 4-27

Women Leading the Way Empowerment Panel

April 14, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

A panel discussion celebrating Women’s History Month.

Virus of Hate – Latest Stories

April 4, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

Reports of hate crimes, March 16-April 3.

Virus of Hate – March Update

March 16, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

Reports of hate crimes and extremism in the first half of March 2022.

It Take Two (and More) To Tango

March 14, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

A new academic book by SCI Fellow Doron Pely

Community Storytelling for Social Change

March 14, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

A panel discussion on the lasting influence of the 1992 LA Uprising.

Building an Inclusive Fire Service

March 9, 2022

By Safe Communities Institute

A panel discussion on discrimination within the fire services.

Officer Spotlight - Sergeant Arlen Castillo is an 18-year veteran of the El Monte Police Department. Currently assigned to the patrol division, she is also a member of the Public Information Officer team and is dedicated to building connections between the community and law enforcement. Read more.

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