Who We Are

The Center for Justice & Safety Finance supports state and local governments and institutions of higher education in developing and implementing safety and justice staffing plans, strategies, and policies to deliver effective and efficient services that advance civil rights and civil order.

We provide a competitive advantage to local governments needing expert advice and assistance to understand the complexities of public safety and criminal justice issues related to operations, staffing, policy, and budget.

CJSF stands at the intersection where operations, personnel, policy, and finance meet, building a 21st-century criminal justice and public safety system for cities, counties, institutions of higher education, and communities across the country. With our fiscal expertise, we know that the smartest budget policy is often the one that most advances safety and justice.

We work with our nationwide clients to drive fiscal and operational innovation, sustainability, and affordability for complex public safety and justice issues. From police and fire departments to jails and courts, we are experts in criminal justice and public safety with a record of producing results for our clients and their communities.

What We Do

  • Staffing Analyses and Recruitment and Retention Strategies

    Assess data-driven staffing needs to inform governments’ investment in effective and efficient services

  • Organizational and Operational Assessment

    Evaluate criminal justice system and department-specific operations and organizational structure to drive desired outcomes

  • Financial Planning and Fiscal Impact Analysis

    Model the fiscal impact of staffing, operational, and policy choices to inform elected and appointed leaders’ decisions

  • Policy, Planning, and Process Improvement

    Document and enhance financial, operational, and staffing policies and processes based on best and promising practices

Our Values

Client Centered

We are committed to understanding our clients’ needs and achieving their goals. We forge a close working relationship with each client and tailor our advice to their individual needs.

Safety and Justice for All Communities

We work with government and higher education clients to ensure that everyone feels secure and protected in their environment, regardless of their background or identity. Achieving true safety requires aligning our clients’ investments and budget practices with their broader justice and safety goals.

Prevention First

Governments can improve outcomes for safety and health while reducing demand for public safety and criminal justice services, focusing on prevention-based activities. We work with clients to identify long-term cost savings from prevention efforts that can be reinvested in safety and justice.

Equity in Budgeting and Outcomes

We are committed to seeing all residents represented in government policy, budget, and decision-making. Real economic prosperity and fiscal sustainability are only possible when every community member has an opportunity to succeed.

Connect With Us

Please contact us for opportunities to work with you or to learn more.