In celebration of Women’s History Month, the USC Safe Communities Institute (SCI) hosted the “Women Leading the Way” panel—an inspiring conversation spotlighting groundbreaking women in public safety. The panel featured … Continued
Deputy Chief Marla Ciuffetelli is a Southern California native and a resident of the City of Los Angeles for nearly 30 years. In August of 1998, she fulfilled her dream and … Continued
Frank V. Zerunyan, Interim Director of the USC Price Safe Communities Institute (SCI), was honored to sit down with Emma Sharif, Mayor of the City of Compton, in an exclusive … Continued
By Ali Abbas and Frank V. Zerunyan Government efficiency or the attempt to bring private-sector-inspired innovations to control the deficit is not new. Almost every modern-era president has campaigned or proposed fiscal reforms … Continued
The panel event, featuring prominent security experts, brought together Johanna Johnson Director of the Response Division U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Region 9; Brian Lewin, Special Agent in Charge at … Continued
Congratulations to the 2024 Fall Public Safety Leadership Cohort (PSLP) on completing the certificate program. This cohort consisted of professionals from law enforcement, fire, and public health who are dedicated … Continued
We are thrilled to celebrate Brian Keith for being awarded the 2024 DHS Protective Security Advisor of the Year Award for the Southwest Region by the FBI’s National InfraGard Program.🏆 This prestigious … Continued
Dr. John P. Sullivan, SCI Instructor specializing in organized crime in Latin America, participated in an international symposium, Simpósio Internacional sobre o Combate ao Crime Organizado, sponsored by Escola Nacional de Formação e … Continued
Congratulations to all the dedicated professionals who have successfully completed the SCI Executive Leadership Program (ELP)! By embracing a modern approach to public safety, you have demonstrated an unwavering commitment … Continued
The USC Manager in Residence program recently hosted Jim McDonnell, a prominent figure in law enforcement, for an engaging discussion on community safety and management strategies. Collaborating with Price Career … Continued
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SCI Spotlight - Deputy Chief Marla Ciuffetelli oversees the largest command in the LAPD, Operations-Valley Bureau, with over 27 years of service. Read more.
