American Academy of Police and Public Safety Psychology

11/25/2025

Registration is now open for a live online workshop on December 8, 2025 from 9-11 am Pacific time. This two hour program offers two CEs and will be presented by Mary Comperini, PsyD, CCHP, ABPP, and Heather Greenwald, PsyD, in partnership with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology. The workshop gives a clear introduction to the core principles and day to day practice of correctional psychology. Participants will examine the role of correctional psychologists in protecting public safety, the variety of settings in which they practice, and the distinctive psychological needs found in these environments. Faculty will also review the ethical and legal considerations that guide competent work in these systems, along with the practical benefits and career opportunities within state correctional agencies.
The workshop is designed for mental health professionals considering work in correctional settings, including psychologists, psychology trainees, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and professional clinical counselors.
Registration is $125, with an early registration rate of $100 through December 1st. The session will be conducted live on Zoom and will include interactive features such as polls and word cloud responses.

Palo Alto University is offering a specialized live program on Correctional Psychology in partnership with The American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP)

11/25/2025

Registration is now open for a live online workshop on December 8th from 9-11 am Pacific time. This two hour program offers two CEs and will be presented by Mary Comperini, PsyD, CCHP, ABPP, and Heather Greenwald, PsyD, in partnership with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology. The workshop gives a clear introduction to the core principles and day to day practice of correctional psychology. Participants will examine the role of correctional psychologists in protecting public safety, the variety of settings in which they practice, and the distinctive psychological needs found in these environments. Faculty will also review the ethical and legal considerations that guide competent work in these systems, along with the practical benefits and career opportunities within state correctional agencies.

The workshop is designed for mental health professionals considering work in correctional settings, including psychologists, psychology trainees, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and professional clinical counselors.

Registration is $125, with an early registration rate of $100 through December 1st. The session will be conducted live on Zoom and will include interactive features such as polls and word cloud responses.

Palo Alto University is offering a specialized live program on Correctional Psychology in partnership with The American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP)

04/06/2025

This weekend, a dedicated group of senior police and public safety psychologists came together for their annual peer review focused on case consultation, current issues in the specialty, and peer feedback. The goal was to ensure that we continuously strive for improvement and avoid the Dunning Effect, a cognitive bias where individuals with limited knowledge or skills overestimate their competence, by sharing insights and experiences with one another, and providing honest feedback. Through thoughtful discussion and collaboration, we remain committed to providing the highest quality psychological services in law enforcement.

A special highlight of the meeting was honoring Mike Roberts for his groundbreaking contributions to police psychology, especially in preemployment psychological evaluations. Mike’s remarkable career from 1971 to 2024 has left an indelible mark on the field, and we were proud to celebrate his legacy. His work has set the standard for future generations of police psychologists, and his influence will continue to guide us for years to come.

04/02/2025

A 2-hour workshop on Wellness with Public Safety Agencies on April 9, 2025!

Palo Alto University is offering a specialized live program on Wellness Visits: Practice Considerations for Clinicians and Public Safety Agencies in partnership with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP)

06/03/2024

LATE POSTING - Workshop on Use of the MPQ/MMPI-3 in Preemployment Evaluations of Public Safety Candidates.

The full-day workshop on Wednesday, June 12th is Use of the MMPI-3 and Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) in Preemployment Evaluations of Public Safety Candidates. The instructors are Drs. Ben-Porath, Corey, and Sellbom.

There’s also a symposium on using the MPQ/MMPI-3 for predicting police post-employment performance and related MPQ/MMPI-3 topics on Saturday, June 15, 2024, 9:00 – 10-15 am.

https://www.personality.org/mmpi-workshops-symposium

The training is approved for APA continuing education.

This full-day workshop introduces the MMPI-3, the most up-to-date, newly-normed version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). The presenters will describe the rationale for and methods used to develop the MMPI-3, the new English- and Spanish-language norms, the 52 MMPI-3 scales,...

10/08/2023

Navigating the Complexities of Ethics in Police & Public Safety Psychology | 4 hours | 4 CEs | October 26, 2023
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This program offers a unique opportunity to engage in the hands-on practice of resolving relevant ethical dilemmas and processing the challenges in police & public safety psychology. This program increases understanding in this area of practice directly relevant to applying for board certification in police & public safety psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology.

This live program is presented by Jocelyn E. Roland, PhD, ABPP and Jeni McCutcheon, Psy.D, ABPP in partnership with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP). Register today:

Palo Alto University is offering a specialized live program on Navigating the Complexities of Ethics in Police & Public Safety Psychology in partnership with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP).

08/28/2023

Threat Assessment: A Behavior-Based Approach to Preventing Mass Attacks in Public Spaces | 2 hours | 2 CEs | September 20th, 2023
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This presentation will highlight NTAC’s latest research report, Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020, which analyzed 173 attacks that resulted in harm to three or more individuals in the United States. The presentation will focus on how communities can use a multidisciplinary threat assessment approach to identify, assess, and intervene with individuals exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors and mitigate their risk of causing harm. Register today:

Palo Alto University is offering a specialized live program on Threat Assessment: A Behavior-Based Approach to Preventing Mass Attacks in Public Spaces in partnership with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP).

02/27/2023

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSSS/bulletins/3497091

On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Aasessment Center (NTAC) is presenting a 3-hour workshop on their latest research into the 173 mass attacks from 2016-2021. Threat assessment is one of many proficiencies in police and public safety psychology so be sure to register if you're interested in the topic.

The report is available to download at (https://www.secretservice.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2023-01/usss-ntac-maps-2016-2020.pdf)

Encore Event - March 14, 2023 United States Secret Service sent this bulletin at 02/22/2023 09:31 AM EST View as a webpage / Share Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016 - 2020 Please join the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) for an encore presentation on our latest study, M...

10/08/2022

Board-certified police and public safety psychologist, Nancy Ryba Panza, PhD, ABPP, is presenting a half-day workshop on conducting annual Wellness visits for law enforcement officers. There are many new developments regarding Wellness so consider registering for this timely workshop.

Palo Alto University is offering a specialized live program on Conducting Annual Wellness Visits for Law Enforcement Officers to promote their psychological health.

07/27/2022

Navy Captain Carrie Kennedy, PhD, ABPP (Clinical and Police & Public Safety) will be presenting a 1-hour, free workshop entitled "Military Cultural Competence: Providing Effective Assessment and Treatment" (1 CE) on August 24, 2022, 1-2pm ET.

The description states: "Military cultural competence refers to the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to evaluate, treat, and make informed decisions about military patients in the context of military-specific variables, such as rank, the service member-patient's specific job, the mission, military instructions, and military laws. Providers lacking this expertise are at risk of decision-making errors which can impact a number of assessment and treatment variables.

Some of these errors can impact rapport (e.g., using an incorrect rank or calling a Marine a soldier), and some can be dire, such as not understanding an individual’s specific job and recommending return to duty when this is contraindicated. This program provides an overview of the concept of military cultural competence, identifies two potential pitfalls for providers, and gives concrete recommendations for the development of cultural competence. Dr. Kennedy will provide illustrative case examples, demonstrating the impact of cultural competence on treatment and career outcomes."

Regsiter here:

1 CE Credit | Combine 6 CEs to Save 10% on Your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance Premium Featuring: Carrie H. Kennedy, Ph.D., ABPP Length: 1 Hour | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

06/29/2022

SAVE THE DATE- November 7, 2022 8:00 - 12:00 Pacific with Dr. Nancy Ryba Panza.

Palo Alto University is offering a specialized live program on Conducting Annual Wellness Visits for Law Enforcement Officers to promote their psychological health.