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Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles and Rachel Jefferson
Public safety
JHPD adds two experienced leaders
Published Jan 7, 2025
New deputy chiefs Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles, Rachel Jefferson bring decades of service in public safety to their roles at Hopkins
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Public safety
Police Accountability Board applicants sought
Published Oct 4, 2024
Baltimore and university community members can apply to help shape the development and operation of the JHPD; applications due Oct. 24
Two headshots: Mo Brown and Teddy Reed
Public safety
JHU takes significant steps to augment campus safety
Published July 31, 2024
Johns Hopkins Police Department adds two experienced leaders, releases the policies and procedures that will govern its public safety operations
Fall leaves in front of the Gilman Hall clock tower
Public safety
Seven nominated to join Johns Hopkins University Police Accountability Board
Published Feb 5, 2024
The board will play a key role in helping to shape the development and operation of the Johns Hopkins Police Department
Maryland Lt Governor Aruna Miller speaks while sitting down. Next to her, an adult watches silently.
Health+Well-Being
JHU hosts national conference on responding to mental health crises
Published Nov 15, 2023
The 2023 Mobile Crisis Co-Response Symposium featured a keynote presentation from Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller
JHU seal with fall leaves in the background
Public safety
JH Accountability Board seeks new members
Published Sept 26, 2023
Baltimore and university community members can apply to help shape the development and operation of the Johns Hopkins Police Department; applications due Oct. 9
JHU seal with fall leaves in the background
Public safety
JHPD releases draft policies for review
Published Sept 21, 2023
Community is encouraged to offer feedback over the 60–day public comment period
The Johns Hopkins Hospital stands on a sunny day
Health+Well-Being
Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team expands to East Baltimore
Published Aug 16, 2023
JHU's innovative mental health program is once again expanding its reach
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Public safety
Input sought for crafting progressive police policies for JHPD
Published April 26, 2023
Feedback from virtual forums, including 'Ask the Expert' panels, and JH Accountability Board to shape policies that will be finalized by Oct. 1
Branville Bard Jr.
Public safety
Branville Bard Jr. to serve as JHPD chief
Published April 20, 2023
Bard, vice president for public safety since August 2021, will oversee the establishment of JHPD policies, procedures, and staffing to ensure a culture of public service governed by transparency and accountability