Senior Director of Training & Technical Assistance
National Policing Institute
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Chief (retired) Humberto I. “Hum” Cardounel, Jr. is the Senior Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Policing Institute.
Prior to joining the National Policing Institute, Humberto served nearly 32 years in law enforcement before retiring as the Chief of Police from the Henrico County (VA) Police Department in 2020. He brings vast experience in managing and modernizing core policing functions, including investigations, special operations, patrol, training, and internal affairs. Experienced in critical incident management, Humberto has directed operations for professional sporting events, large-scale public gatherings, dignitary visits, and high-profile mutual aid deployments.
Today, Humberto serves as a member of the senior leadership team at the National Policing Institute, where he oversees training and technical assistance initiatives across a diverse portfolio of projects. His work includes leading after-action reviews, conducting functional assessments, supporting crime intelligence centers, implementing crime reduction strategies, and advancing officer safety and wellness programs.
Monday, October 20, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT