Cedric L. Alexander Honored with 2026 Hubert Williams Policing Award

The National Policing Institute selected Alexander to honor his extensive contributions to agency accountability and the strengthening of community ties. Jim Burch, president of the Institute, described the veteran leader as a figure who has consistently centered his work on the intersection of democratic values and modern police practices. Alexander’s career spans high-level executive roles, including serving as Chief of Police in Rochester, New York, and as a member of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing under the Obama administration.

Beyond his administrative service, Alexander has influenced the national discourse through his academic research on police stress and his work as a media analyst. He is the author of "The New Guardians: Policing in America's Communities for the 21st Century" and "In Defense of Public Service," both of which address the evolving responsibilities of government professionals. The award, named after the late Hubert Williams, celebrates individuals with at least a decade of experience who have demonstrably advanced civil rights within the justice system. Alexander will be formally recognized at an awards reception in Orlando later this fall.