The University of Maine at Augusta is pleased to recognize the appointment of Chief Noel C. March (ret.) as its newest Fellow of the Future Policing Institute (FPI). Chief March will bring his decades of leadership and innovation in law enforcement and justice studies to the Institute’s growing network of thought leaders shaping the future of policing.
A nationally respected figure in public safety, Chief March currently serves as Lecturer in Justice Studies and Director of the Maine Community Policing Institute at the University of Maine at Augusta. His distinguished career includes serving as the United States Marshal for the District of Maine and Chief of Police at the University of Maine.
As a Fellow, Chief March will contribute to FPI’s mission to advance policing that is effective, empathetic and just. His experience in community policing, strategic foresight and organizational development will support FPI’s focus on future-oriented thinking and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data-driven tools.
Established in 2019, the Future Policing Institute is a practitioner, policymaker, and community-focused organization committed to reimagining public safety. Through research, mentorship, consulting and public engagement, FPI champions a model of policing that is constitutionally grounded and socially responsive.
“We are honored to welcome Chief March as a Fellow,” said FPI Founder Jim Bueermann. “His visionary leadership and commitment to community-centered policing will be a tremendous asset as we continue to explore and shape the future of public safety.”
To learn more about the Future Policing Institute, visit www.futurepolicing.org.