Alumni Overview
Since 1994 nearly 500 talented professionals, representing approximately 50 agencies, have received degrees in Management from the Johns Hopkins University Division of Public Safety Leadership. They are an extraordinary group of individuals committed to making a difference in their professions and in their communities - and most do so while in full-time positions and raising families.
Research shows that their extraordinary professional development efforts are often rewarded; after completing their course of study over 66% of alumni have been promoted. Of those graduated, more than 30 have achieved the rank of Chief of Police, and a select group are acting Fire Chiefs. Other program alumni have gone on to hold leadership positions in federal law enforcement agencies, the private sector, as well as public safety research organizations.
Each of our alumni endeavored their academic journey in a cohort -- a group that takes the same courses on the same schedule. The cohort is formed from students holding various ranks, backgrounds, tenure, and from a number of regional jurisdictions. This provides exceptional opportunities for inter-jurisdictional collaboration and personal networking. Cohorts generally mature into a highly effective, interdependent, and close-knit network of public safety professionals. After graduation, cohorts often choose to continue to meet personally and professionally. To support continued connections, DPSL will launch an online community space for cohorts this fall to create a space for easy communication between alumni, and facilitate the sharing and building of new public safety knowledge.
Find out more about our students and their experiences at Johns Hopkins.
