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13 October 2026
The fourth edition of Policing Tomorrow is now available

Wellbeing takes centre stage in Issue 4, highlighting some of the latest research and innovations designed to support policing's greatest asset: its people.
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28 September 2026
Police STAR Fund 27/28 – Expression of Interest now open

The Police STAR Fund 27/28 is now open for EOI submission.
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22 September 2026
Building a Stronger Science & Technology Profession

Science and technology are playing an increasingly important role in modern policing.
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8 September 2026
New funding opportunity to strengthen public trust and confidence in policing

UKRI is inviting applications for a new Research and Innovation Consortium to develop innovative approaches to measuring and improving public trust and confidence in policing.
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1 September 2026
Police STAR Fund 27/28 – Call information now available

The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA) is pleased to announce that the prospectus and FAQs for the Police Science Technology Analysis Research (STAR) Fund 2027/28 are now available.
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20 August 2026
Applications for Government Office for Science Mid-Career Scientists and Engineers Secondment Scheme Now Open

Apply your scientific or engineering leadership to the UK’s most complex policy and delivery challenges.
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29 July 2026
New Research Reveals the Economic Impact of Crime on UK Businesses

A new report by academics from the Universities of Birmingham…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Professor Paul Taylor
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…
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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…
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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…

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