Speaker: Brian Williams, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia In the wake of recent incidents involving police misconduct, police reform is in the news and on the minds of many in this country. On this podcast, Brian Williams, associate professor, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia, will discuss the history of policing and how it impacts societal views of the criminal justice system today. Williams will highlight the obstacles and opportunities in bringing the theory of relational policing into professional and communal practice and how institutions like UVA can play a role in reform. Brian Williams is an associate professor in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, after previous faculty appointments at Florida State University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Georgia. Williams’ research centers on issues related to demographic diversity, local law enforcement, and public governance, with particular attention devoted to the co-production of public safety and public order.