Procedural Justice for Public Safety Certification

Credential-holders have advanced comprehension of the four-dimensional model of procedural justice and are able to operationalize its practical applications for law enforcement and public safety in data-informed ways. Applicants for certification must demonstrate a more-than-basic level of proficiency in interpersonal communication and be able to demonstrate skills of communicating with a variety of different stakeholders, including their supervisors, peers and subordinates, by using the basic tenets of procedural justice. This is achieved by: (1) completing a formal training program; (2) being observed by an authorized instructor while applying the procedural justice training techniques in small group role-plays; (3) incorporating Risk Terrain Modeling and other data analysis outcomes into risk narratives, communication scripts, or other materials to convey reasoned insights behind actions; and (4) be afforded the opportunity to use procedural justice principles to gain compliance and cooperation in real-world scenarios. Certificates are awarded to people who can verify that all four conditions were met.

Credential-holders possess and utilize comprehensive knowledge in the following areas:

1. Applying procedural justice in professional practice, such as policing, to ensure fairness and impartiality.

2. Engaging with the public in a respectful and professional manner, fostering trust and positive community relations.

3. Exercising critical decision-making by using data, evidence, and procedural justice principles, particularly in high-pressure scenarios requiring sound judgment.

4. Effectively managing stress in extreme and challenging environments, maintaining composure and resilience.

To be eligible for certification: applicants must have completed 8 hours of instruction from an approved training program offered by the Rutgers Center on Public Security or Simsi, and have passed a practical assessment and have passed a practical assessment.