Dan Stump

Senior Vice President

Chief of Training Strategy and Innovation

Dan E. Stump is a senior vice president and the chief of training strategy and innovation of the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR). In this position, he leads IIR’s efforts to create and implement modern training strategies that enhance training delivery and engagement by harnessing technological advancements and evidence-based curricula. Mr. Stump also leads the Center for Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness and the Center for Youth and Community Justice Initiatives, where he oversees all staff and activities related to several nationwide criminal justice programs.

Mr. Stump joined IIR in 2019, taking on a leadership role in IIR’s officer safety and wellness portfolio, focused on developing and delivering training, resources, and other tools to support safety and wellness in the justice community. In 2022, he was named director of IIR’s Center for Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness, overseeing a multimillion-dollar program area. Under his leadership, the Center grew, expanding beyond law enforcement personnel to include corrections staff and families of law enforcement personnel. He was recognized for his exemplary leadership and dedication to IIR’s standard of excellence with the 2023 Emory Williams Excellence in Leadership Award. In January 2024, Mr. Stump was appointed a senior vice president, expanding his influence to support all IIR programs in both deliverable development and delivery, strategic assessment of business development opportunities, relationship building with field-based partners, and proposing ideas to innovate IIR operational practices. Throughout his time at IIR, Mr. Stump has also prioritized developing and maintaining relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; community leaders; and the public to foster trust, understanding, and cooperation.

Prior to IIR, Mr. Stump served as a law enforcement officer with the Springettsbury Township Police Department in York, Pennsylvania, for 23 years, with the last 5 years as chief of police. As chief, he was responsible for staffing, budgeting, training, disciplining, policy formulation and implementation, equipment acquisition, strategic planning and development, and community relations. As an officer, he served as a team leader, as Negotiation Unit commander, and as team commander of the York County Quick Response Team. In 2019, Mr. Stump received the MLK Image Awards Distinguished Achievement for Building Relationships and Community Service from the Black Ministers’ Association of York for his work to unite the police department and the community, fostering a trusting environment for collaboration.

Mr. Stump’s distinguished career at Springettsbury served as a catalyst to expand his knowledge and impact at the local, state, and national levels. During his time as chief, he had an opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Diagnostic Center to assess needs in his agency and identify resources to support agency personnel in successfully fulfilling their responsibilities as sworn officers and civilian staff. This opportunity gave him a unique insight into resources and tools available at the federal level, and he became an advocate of the program to help other jurisdictions. Mr. Stump also served as an accreditation assessor for the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and is a past president of the York County Chiefs of Police Association.