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We truly are JusticeNerds. The Center for Policing Equity (CPE) uses evidence-based approaches to social justice problems and conducts research to create levers for social, cultural and policy change. We believe that racism isn’t just about feelings, it’s about behaviors. Join our team of passionate nerds, and help us change behaviors in policing.

We offer competitive salaries DOE, plus comprehensive benefits: 100% company-paid employee medical, 100% company-paid employee dental, 100% company-paid family vision, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA, company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 14+ paid holidays, and 18 paid vacation days!

CPE strives to build a diverse team that is inclusive of multiple perspectives and welcoming for people of all backgrounds. Women and members of diverse communities are especially encouraged to apply.

David Martin Director of Data Science

“Dreaming of a better future is necessary, but not enough. I work at an organization that both dreams and does—and has built a path that connects our daily work to our generational hopes.”

Shanon Slavan Assistant Director, Development Operations

“Our country talks about liberty and justice for all, which is not true, especially in public safety and access. An organization's leadership should look like the community being impacted by the cause. Who knows best? They do, and they often have the most informed and workable solutions. What inspires me is the passion that each of my co-workers has for the cause. For the first time in my NPO professional life, everyone I work with wants the same thing - to improve public safety. It's more than a paycheck; it's our ethos.”

Angelia Young Senior Program Manager

“I'm fully aware that inequity exists across multiple spaces - financial, housing, education, healthcare, etc. While the other spaces are absolutely important and have negative impacts on Black and Brown lives, "policing" inequity seems to pose the most immediate threat to life itself. For that reason, I'm proud to be a part of a group (Policing Equity) that's looking for ways to mitigate, and ultimately, eliminate this unnecessary, and yet persistent threat to Black and Brown lives.”

Steiner Houston Data Acquisition Specialist

“During my junior year of college, while studying sociology and criminal justice, I joined an undergraduate research team and worked directly with a police department to look into community perception of local law enforcement and racial disparities in police contacts. Ever since then, I knew that I wanted to do more of that work, and Policing Equity presented me with that opportunity soon after I graduated.”

Michelle Stack Administrative Manager

“Everyone at Policing Equity shares the same vision, passion, and values as I do. We are dedicated to reducing harm, lifting up marginalized voices, and supporting underserved communities, which is what I care about most. I am so grateful to serve here.”

Jonathan Lloyd Research Associate

“I came to Policing Equity to use my research skills and criminological knowledge to benefit the public good, rather than private business, the prison-industrial complex, or locking them away behind academic paywalls.”

Price Nyland Implementation Strategist

“I was drawn to Policing Equity’s approach to using data to create actionable change. I could not imagine working in a sphere that was not cause-based, especially around racial justice in this country. I feel inspired by Policing Equity’s infinite energy for this issue, and how we never seem to lose the energy for our driving cause - communities!”

Tracy Kawabata-Perrett Director of Data Operations

“Policing Equity is smart, good people fighting for a smarter, better world. I'm proud of the work we've done to bring law enforcement data into the public sphere. These analyses bring to light the systemic inequities that hurt our most vulnerable communities, and help ground next steps towards re-imagining public safety. ”

Christopher Gallman Senior Implementation Strategist

“I am inspired knowing my contributions working at Policing Equity will play a part in transforming relationships between law enforcement and communities.”

R. Nicole Johnson-Ahorlu Vice President of Justice Initiatives Product Innovations

“I believe that social justice cannot be achieved without leading with the facts. Policing Equity’s mission embodies this belief and relies on science to promote justice. I am proud of our work, and invested in our approach to prioritize facts over politics or preference.”

Nina Crane Program Manager, Justice Navigator Team

“I have worked at Policing Equity for over 8 years, and have been inspired to watch it grow and evolve - alongside the changing landscape of race and public safety. I started this work because of my passion for increasing racial equity, but have remained with Policing Equity for so long because of the amazing warriors for justice I work beside everyday here.”

Sean Elridge Director of Law Enforcement Initiatives

“During the summer of 2020, I was moved like most people were by the murder of George Floyd. At the time, I was in federal law enforcement and I was the front line for many protests speaking to community members, crying with them, praying with them. And I just didn't feel I was doing enough. The intersectionalities of being a Black man and being in law enforcement weighed heavy on me, and I wanted to make a bigger impact in the Black community but also work on reforming the law enforcement career field. Policing Equity allows me to do both.”

Christopher Mebius Data Acquisition Manager

“As a sociology student, I learned about racially-disparate outcomes in policing and society generally. Then, I decided I wanted to make policing, a profession I've had a lifelong interest and passion for, more equitable and community-driven. At university, I discovered Policing Equity - an organization that PERFECTLY aligns with my goal, allowing me to support that goal each and every day.”

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