News
The latest policing science and technology news
news
3 August 2026
Coming soon: Trust and Confidence in Policing: Research and Innovation Consortium
UKRI's Safer Streets Mission Accelerator Programme has pre-announced a new £2 million funding opportunity to establish a Trust and Confidence in Policing Research and Innovation Consortium.
news
29 July 2026
New Research Reveals the Economic Impact of Crime on UK Businesses
A new report by academics from the Universities of Birmingham…
news
22 July 2026
Shaping the Future Workforce for Science and Technology in Policing
Work to develop the Science and Technology Profession for Policing is moving into its next phase, with plans for a future Police Science and Technology Academy continuing to progress.
news
14 July 2026
Police STAR Fund Project Featured in BBC One Show Forensics Special
A project funded through this year's Police STAR Fund was recently featured in a BBC One Show segment celebrating forensic science within the Metropolitan Police Service.
news
6 July 2026
Industry Innovation Partner Network launched to strengthen collaboration across policing
To support our ambition of developing gold standard industry partnerships, we have established the Industry Innovation Partner Network.
news
29 June 2026
Professor Paul Taylor awarded CBE for services to science and technology in policing
The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA) is pleased to share the recognition of Professor Paul Taylor, Chief Scientific Adviser, in the King’s Birthday Honours…
news
24 June 2026
Domestic Abuse and Stalking Perpetrator Intervention Fund and Children Who Use Harm Intervention Fund
The Home Office is seeking to award to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)/Mayoral equivalent to fund interventions for domestic abuse and stalking perpetrators…
news
24 June 2026
Violence Against Women and Girls Prevention Programme
We know that supporting children and young people to develop the skills and understanding they need to build healthy and respectful relationships is an important early step to preventing the emergence of harmful…
news
23 June 2026
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - Violence Against Women and Girls Advocacy Support Fund Pre-Market Engagement Registration
The Home Office is seeking to award to eligible organisations to support victims and others affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG) via the VAWG Advocacy Support Fund.
news
23 June 2026
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - Violence Against Women and Girls Helplines
The Home Office is seeking to award to eligible organisations to support victims and others affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG) via the VAWG Helplines Scheme.
news
22 June 2026
OPCSA showcases impact of policing science at 2026 Police STAR Fund event
The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser, OPCSA, brought together colleagues from across policing, academia and industry for the 2026 Police STAR Fund Showcase and Network Event…
news
15 June 2026
Launch of PoliceAI – a new national centre for AI in Policing
On the 10 June, Police AI was launched as a new national centre dedicated to the responsible development, piloting and scaling of artificial intelligence in policing. Backed by £75m of funding over three years…
news
5 June 2026
The 2026 National EBP Awards: Recognising Outstanding Contributions to Policing Through Evidence
We are proud to launch the 2026 National Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) Awards, a celebration of the individuals, teams, and partnerships transforming policing through the use of high-quality evidence…