Thank You for Making LEPH2021 a Success
Thanks to everyone who participated in and contributed to the success of LEPH2021! The conference brought together delegates from around the world to explore the critical intersections between law enforcement and public health.
“This was my first time being a part of LEPH, and I am grateful for all of the learning, collaboration, and great people I have met in just a few days!”
— LEPH2021 Delegate
All the LEPH2021 conference session videos have now been uploaded to the GLEPHA YouTube channel. Each session's video can be directly found via the conference program page.
Conference Conveners
LEPH2021 was convened by Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania under the auspices of the Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA).
Temple University
One of Philadelphia's leading research universities, Temple University is committed to fostering collaboration between academic research and community practice in criminal justice and public health.
University of Pennsylvania
A world-renowned Ivy League institution, the University of Pennsylvania brings deep expertise in public health policy, criminology, and interdisciplinary research to the LEPH2021 partnership.
Conference Highlights
Mental Health and Policing
A major theme of LEPH2021, exploring crisis intervention, officer wellness, and community-based mental health response models.
Substance Use and Harm Reduction
Sessions addressing the opioid crisis, drug deflection programs, and public health approaches to substance use disorders.
Community Safety and Well-Being
Innovative frameworks for collaborative community safety planning involving law enforcement, health, and social services.
Racial Equity in Justice and Health
Addressing systemic disparities and building equitable partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Resources
Access key documents and materials from the LEPH2021 conference:
Frequently Asked Questions
LEPH2021 is the 6th International Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health. It was held as a virtual event from March 22 to 26, 2021, originally planned to take place in Philadelphia, USA.
The conference brings together professionals from law enforcement, public health, government, and community sectors to foster collaboration on shared challenges. It is organized under the auspices of the Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA).
LEPH2021 was convened by Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania, both based in Philadelphia. The conference was held under the auspices of the Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA).
A dedicated organizing committee and program committee comprised of international experts in law enforcement and public health guided the conference planning and execution.
The conference covered a broad range of topics connecting public health and public safety. Key themes included mental health and policing, substance use and harm reduction, community safety and well-being, and violence prevention.
Other focus areas included racial equity in law enforcement and public health, pandemic response, trauma-informed practice, and innovative partnerships between police and health services.
All LEPH2021 conference session videos have been uploaded to the GLEPHA YouTube channel. Each session's video can be found via the conference program page.
Delegates who registered for the conference also have access to materials and resources through the Whova event app used during the conference.
Yes, LEPH conferences are held regularly as part of GLEPHA's mission to promote collaboration between law enforcement and public health globally. Visit the GLEPHA website for the latest information on upcoming events.
Past conferences have been held in Melbourne, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Toronto, and Philadelphia, with each event building on the growing global movement connecting law enforcement and public health.
GLEPHA stands for the Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association. It is an international organization dedicated to fostering partnerships between law enforcement and public health sectors worldwide.
GLEPHA supports research, education, and practice at the intersection of these two fields. It organizes the LEPH conference series and publishes resources to advance evidence-based approaches to community safety and well-being.