SJPD Participates in Policing Leadership Academy Cohort

MEDIA ADVISORY

The San Jose Police Department was chosen to participate in the second cohort of rising police leaders for the University of Chicago Policing Leadership Academy (PLA). The PLA's second cohort consists of 35 rising police leaders from 35 police departments around the world.

The academy is a five-month educational program on data-driven management, violence reduction, and community trust building. The impacts of this leadership and management program are being measured and rigorously evaluated through a randomized controlled trial to ensure it achieves its interconnected goals in reducing violence and increasing the fairness and effectiveness of policing. 

Researchers from the world’s leading universities are conducting a multi-city, randomized controlled trial to measure the PLA’s impact on safety and fairness outcomes in our neighborhoods. Research by the University of Chicago Crime Lab shows that changes in police department management can drive reductions in both violent crime rates and police use of force. 

"It is an absolute honor that the San José Police Department was selected by the prestigious University of Chicago to participate in their Police Leadership Academy. Our goal is to develop evidence-based methods that will help us improve our violence reduction strategies in order to keep our city safe while further building trust and confidence in our communities," said Chief Anthony Mata.