Welcome to the Center for Public Safety
With thousands of former students successfully engaged in law enforcement, traffic engineering, and other public safety careers around the globe, Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety (NUCPS) has earned the reputation as the world leader in law enforcement professional development and education. We conduct classes and research projects throughout the United States and North America as well as in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and Africa.
Important Announcement Concerning the NUCPS Police Motorcycle Program
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Executive Director David Bradford has released a critical announcement concerning the police motor officer training program's partnership with Harley Davidson Motor Company.
Winter / Spring 2020 Course Catalog Available
Download your copy of the Winter / Spring 2020 Catalog of Currently Schedule Courses.
Plan now to enhance your career and professional education — or that of your staff — at Northwestern Center for Public Safety in 2020. Whether online, in the classroom, in Evanston, or throughout the nation, we work hard to bring the best in public safety education to you.
Find a Class!
Explore all of our currently scheduled courses through our online course catalog . Our registration system is searchable by program, keyword, date, category, location, and more. Click on the "Dates" column header to sort courses in date order. Frequently searched subjects include:
Crash Investigation and Reconstruction
Crime Scene and Forensic Science
Executive Management Program
Police Motorcycle
Police Training
School of Police Staff and Command
Supervision of Police Personnel
Supervision of Public Safety Personnel
Transportation Engineering