Now closed. The Program Committee of the 6th International (Virtual) Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference (LEPH2021), held March 22–24, 2021, sought submissions for presentations at the conference, including abstracts of papers and proposals for a wide variety of presentations. All submitted abstracts and proposals underwent peer review.
Conference Objectives
Across the broadest range of issues that connect public health to public safety and call for partnerships between the law enforcement and public health sectors, the LEPH conferences aim to:
- Foster tangible collaborations between stakeholders in law enforcement, public health, local government and community sectors
- Ensure that law enforcement and public health missions are driven by the needs, values and concerns of the people they serve
- Redistribute responsibilities, funding and accountability across relevant systems in furtherance of the safety and wellbeing of the whole community
- Bring a focus on racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and gender equity to both public health and law enforcement systems and their partnerships
Presentation Formats
Individual Presentation
Individuals could submit an abstract for a virtual presentation of a research, policy or commentary paper. Selected individual papers were grouped into sessions with opportunities for delegates to engage presenters through virtual live Q&A.
Panel Presentation/Session
Panel presentations of 3–4 presenters addressing a broad topic relevant to LEPH themes, with interactive discussion.
Online Workshop
An interactive format between facilitator(s), resource people and trainers, and a limited number of delegates for production of a product or output (e.g., guidance, recommendations, policy statement) or for delivery of a Masterclass or training package.
Virtual Poster Presentation
Authors could present research, case study, or commentary as a single PDF poster. Delegates could engage poster authors through scheduled virtual live Q&A.
Marketplace of Ideas
An interactive format for sharing innovative ideas and emerging topics at the intersection of law enforcement and public health.
Important Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2020 | Call for abstracts and proposals opened |
| October 16, 2020 | Call for abstracts and proposals closed |
| November 6, 2020 | Selected abstracts and proposals notified by the Program Committee |
Conference Technology
Whova was the official conference app for LEPH2021. All content produced was available online to conference delegates through the Whova event app, enabling access to presentations, materials, and interactive features throughout the conference.
Frequently Asked Questions
LEPH2021 accepted a wide range of submission types including individual paper presentations, panel sessions with 3-4 presenters, interactive online workshops, virtual poster presentations, and Marketplace of Ideas sessions.
Both live virtual and semi-live formats (pre-recorded presentations with virtual live Q&A) were available to accommodate presenters from different time zones around the world.
All submitted abstracts and proposals underwent a rigorous peer review process conducted by the LEPH2021 Program Committee. Reviewers evaluated submissions based on relevance to conference themes, methodological quality, and potential contribution to the field.
The Program Committee comprised international experts in law enforcement and public health who assessed each submission against established criteria before making acceptance decisions.
Submissions were invited across the broadest range of issues connecting public health to public safety. Key themes included fostering law enforcement and public health partnerships, community safety and well-being, mental health and policing, and substance use and harm reduction.
Additional themes covered racial and ethnic equity, pandemic response, violence prevention, trauma-informed approaches, and innovative models for collaborative community safety planning.
The call for abstracts and proposals opened on August 28th, 2020. The submission deadline was October 16th, 2020, after which no new submissions were accepted.
Selected abstracts and proposals were notified by the Program Committee on November 6th, 2020, giving presenters time to prepare their materials for the March 2021 virtual conference.
LEPH2021 used Whova as its official conference platform and event app. All conference content, including virtual presentations, poster sessions, and interactive workshops, was delivered through this platform.
Whova enabled delegates to access conference materials, engage with presenters through live Q&A sessions, network with other participants, and browse the full conference program during and after the event.