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Branville Bard pins a badge onto Officer John Marcus during a police academy graduation ceremony.
Public Safety
JHPD officer graduates from academy
Published June 11, 2025
The former Johns Hopkins Hospital security guard is the first entry-level JHPD officer to complete academy training
Gilman Hall reflection and university seal
Public safety
11 nominated to join JHU police accountability board
Published Feb 27, 2025
The board will play a key role in helping to shape the development and operation of the Johns Hopkins Police Department
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
Gilman Hall reflection and university seal
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