Transform policing for good.
New Blue is an incubator for collaborative action between police and their communities.
Earn your Certificate in Leadership from UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Foundation
Work with our PhD research team to support implementation and success of your idea
Apply for start-up funding from New Blue to get your solution rolling
Gain full access to our grant writers for long term funding of your solution
We partner forward-thinking police with community organizers
Officers and organizers become collaborative teams; we position them as equals while they explore local opportunities to build a better criminal justice system.
We Incubate Their Ideas:
Our Fellows join a year-long program to identify police practices that undermine community trust. They create solutions to these challenges and work with our research team to create data-driven systemic change.
We scale the most promising solutions
Fellows present their solutions to investors, partners, policymakers, and experts in the field. The best ideas receive funding, resources, and ongoing support.
Our Fellows Are Creating a New Model of Public Safety
“It’s refreshing to see people from law enforcement who are just dedicated to rebuilding these relationships, keeping communities safe. It’s going to help us achieve our goal of public safety.”
-Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling
Jamila Gales, Boston PD
2023 Fellow
New Blue ignites change from within.
New Blue believes that change is brought on by representative leaders through their sustained and channeled efforts. Our fellows are from the communities they serve, and have relationships that grant them unparalleled context and understanding of community needs. Based on this initial context, our leaders are well-positioned to problem-solve and advance the priorities of their communities. After the completion of our Fellowship, officers are well-positioned to modernize police procedures and common practices.
Explore solutions from Cohorts 1-3
New Blue Fellows Present Solutions to City Council
After 9 months of research and community collaboration, New Blue fellows in Evanston, Illinois present their solution to their Chief and City Council.
The policy was passed and implemented.
Program Details
$5,000 Admission Fee Includes:
40+ course hours/9-month virtual curriculum
Certificate in Leadership from UVA Batten
In-Person Domestic Conference
(incl. travel, lodging, per diem)
Course materals; Technology
Access to in-house grant writers &
PhD research team
Solution implementation support
Who Should Apply:
Officers from all ranks who are dedicated to public service, systemic change, and community building
Individuals who are ready to challenge the
status quo and lead with integrity
Officers who are willing to collaborate with community organizers for the duration of the program
