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Case study
Connecting data to protect the public: a national approach to insight-led policing
Policing in England and Wales holds a significant volume of data and relies on it every day to inform decisions, prioritise resources and protect the public. Turning that into usable insight, at pace…
Publication
Policing and Economic Growth: Evidence of Value for Communities and Businesses
The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA) is supporting a growing body of work that examines the relationship between policing and economic growth.
Publication
National Police Chiefs' Council Research Concordat 25-26
Please find the National Police Chiefs' Council’s 25/26 statement of compliance with the UK Research Integrity Concordat.
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Police Science Council March 2026: New Leadership, New Energy, and Evolving Agendas
The most recent meeting of the Police Science Council in March 2026, as set out in this blog by Professor Clifford Stott of the Open University, marked an important moment of transition.