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Research is integral to the development and implementation of science and technology in policing. It plays a vital role in addressing both the current problems facing society and when considering and planning for future trends in criminality.
The Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser will support transparent and open research and innovation, and it will promote research integrity across the policing ecosystem through good research conduct and governance.
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Glossary of Terms for Artificial Intelligence in Policing
This glossary has been developed by the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser in partnership with the Home Office Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE).
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Policing and Economic Growth in the UK
The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA) commissioned two reports that examine the relationship between policing and economic growth.
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National Police Chiefs' Council Research Concordat 24-25
Please find the National Police Chiefs' Council’s 24/25 statement of compliance with the UK Research Integrity Concordat.
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Police Emerging Science and Technology Trends Report
The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser commissioned a report to explore seven science and technology (S&T) trends over three-time horizons. The report assesses the implications of these trends…
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Insights from the Generative AI Academic Advisory Group: January 2025
The Generative AI (GAI) Academic Advisory Group (AAG) is an informal, voluntary advisory group where members provide their expertise on deepfake technology and the threat it poses to UK law enforcement.
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National Police Chiefs' Council Research Integrity Annual Statement 23 - 24
Please find the National Police Chiefs' Council’s 23/24 statement of compliance with the UK Research Integrity Concordat.
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Insights from the Police Science Council: September 2024
The Police Science Council (PSC) is a publicly appointed, independent expert committee which brings world-leading science and social science expertise from academic and industry. Each quarter…
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New guidance to support policing in obtaining funding for research, innovation and evaluation
The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser has developed a set of guidance for those looking to secure funding opportunities for policing research and innovation.
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Insights from the Generative AI Academic Advisory Group: September 2024
The Generative AI (GAI) Academic Advisory Group (AAG) is an informal, voluntary advisory group where members provide their expertise on deepfake technology and the threat it poses to UK law enforcement.
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Insights from the Generative AI Academic Advisory Group: June 2024
The Generative AI (GAI) Academic Advisory Group (AAG) is an informal, voluntary advisory group where members provide their expertise on deepfake technology and the threat it poses to UK law enforcement.
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Investigating New Types of Engagement, Response and Contact Technologies in Policing
Edinburgh Napier University have published the results of the three year INTERACT study which concluded in November 2024.
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NPCC Prevention Coordination Committee: Economic Analysis - Practitioner Guidance
This document has been produced by the NPCC Prevention Coordination Committee with the support of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser to help improve the quality and quantity of economic analysis in policing and wider…
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Innovation Mapping Report
The OPCSA has published the results of an extensive mapping exercise which took place in March 2023, which captured force level innovations across the country.