We are the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety (EPPS) Program
Our cutting edge program combines education, training, research and practical implementation to create a safer, fairer future for communities and the law enforcement that serve them. Through degree and certification programs, training, technical assistance, and scientific research, we are equipping public safety professionals with the tools and insights they need to be the change the public and profession deserve.
- Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Public Safety Executive Leadership
- Executive credential in police leadership for South Carolina
- Graduate certiFIcate in public safety executive leadership
We are grounded by the principles that public safety services should be lawful, legitimate, effective, and efficient. With a team largely composed of former law enforcement leaders, legal scholars, and police researchers, we build programming informed by adult learning principles and a growing body of good practice.
Research & Technical Assistance
Our current research agenda centers on incorporating evidence-based policing practices into agencies throughout the state of South Carolina. Our empirical work focuses on strategies that reduce violent crime while maximizing agency resources and minimizing police-citizen contact.
“The solid work that has been done by the team at the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program has been nothing short of outstanding since the program’s launch in 2023. The growth across training, education, research, and partnerships reflects both the quality of the effort and its practical impact.
It has been encouraging to see how EPPS has built upon the foundation that already exists across South Carolina while also bringing people and organizations together in new and productive ways. Their partnerships with academic institutions, national organizations, and international partners are expanding opportunities for our law enforcement leaders to learn, connect, and contribute; both within the state and in broader professional conversations.
The momentum heading into 2026 is well earned, and the planned expansion reflects a program that is growing thoughtfully, with purpose and accountability. A program that is uniquely advancing the police profession.”
Chief (ret.) Gregory Mullen