Publications
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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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.
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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.
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Fairness and Accuracy of Apollo 4 Live Facial Recognition Algorithm
Why test facial recognition (FR) systems? Critical to the use of the technology is ensuring it is implemented in a responsible, transparent, and ethical way:
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Insights from the Police Science Council: September 2025
September’s council meeting took place online this year, but that didn’t stop the ideas from flowing. The discussion was full of energy, focused on how science, technology…
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New Research Highlights Public Attitudes Towards Non-Consensual Sexual Deepfakes
A new study commissioned by the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser and conducted by Crest Advisory reveals concerning public attitudes towards non-consensual sexual deepfakes - a growing form of…
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Reflections on the Police Science Council meeting June 11, 2025
Professor Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay … As always, there were varied and interesting topics discussed at the Police Science Council meeting at City St George's, University of London…
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AI in Policing Public Dialogue Publication
The results of the Sciencewise and Home Office funded AI in Policing public dialogue have been published.
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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.