Future of Public Safety Scholars
Launched in Fall 2024, the Future of Public Safety Scholars (“FPS Scholars”) Program is an experiential learning program to support students interested in public safety careers. This program is sponsored by John Jay College’s Future of Public Safety Initiative, which helps communities across the country reshape safety policy, programs, and budgets to support healthy, safe, and racially just communities.
The program engages our undergraduate students—candidates for bachelor’s degrees—in a cutting-edge and innovative cohort experience that provides a deep understanding of criminal legal system reform and meaningful opportunities for professional development.
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Future of Public Safety Initiative
Learn more about John Jay College's Future of Public Safety Initiative.
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Our FPS Scholars receive the following opportunities over the course of a year (Fall 2026 – Summer 2027):
- Weekly seminars in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters that educate Scholars on cutting edge innovations in public safety practices, policies, and research.
- Two paid internships at John Jay research centers, public safety government agencies (e.g., NYPD, DOC, Probation), and/or community-based public safety non-profits (6-8 hours/week in Spring 2027 for $1,800; 30 hours/week in Summer 2027 for $10,000)
- Invitations to attend/participate in Future of Public Safety Initiative programs
- Mentorship from professors and Future of Public Safety Initiative leaders and engagement with a community of peers that share interests in community justice and safety
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Dr. Preeti Chauhan, Department of Psychology
Erica Bond, Vice President of Justice Initiatives
Dr. Rebecca Atkinson, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Future of Public Safety Initiative
We are thrilled to have 5 students join our inaugural cohort. Learn more about the 2024 Cohort here.
Scholars attend a weekly seminar during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters as well as:
- Attend at least three (3) public safety webinars, talks, and/or panel discussions
- Attend at least two (2) Future of Public Safety Initiative events
During their internships, Scholars will be expected to commit 6-8 hours per week at their Spring 2027 placement and 30 hours per week at their Summer 2027 placement.
Scholars will receive a partial stipend for the Spring 2027 semester and a full stipend for the Summer 2027 semester.
The Future of Public Safety Scholars Program is made possible through the generous support of