New Blue is a national fellowship program for police and community collaboration.

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 Develop Their Ideas:

Our Fellows join a nine-month 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.

• $5,000 Tuition Includes:

  • 42 course hours/9-month virtual curriculum, June 2025 -January 2026

  • Certificate in Leadership from UVA Batten

  • In-Person Domestic Conference
    (incl. travel, lodging, per diem)

  • Course materials; 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