EMPAC is pleased to publish the latest in a series of interim update reports about serious organised crime (SOC). This latest report – on the police use of intelligence – is the fourth in the series so far. The report highlights key insights including the need to enable strategic intelligence…
The Police Federation of England and Wales are seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Research and Policy Support Assistant. This exciting role, which is advertised as home-based, offers a salary of £31,382. The closing date is 12th February 2021 – read on to find out more! Primary Function This role…
The role of PCCs The role of PCCs is to ensure accountability in cutting crime and delivering effective and efficient policing. Their partnership role is to ensure a joined-up approach to preventing and reducing crime. PCCs replaced a previous arrangement of local Police Authorities in 2012. The role of PCCs,…
Working together on understanding demand EMPAC’s focus on understanding demand has been jointly led by Superintendent Mark Housley (Lincolnshire Police), Dr Rowena Hill (Nottingham Trent University), Strategic Analysis Manager Kate Hemstock (Derbyshire Constabulary) and Professor Peter Kawalek (Loughborough University). This thematic forum brings together representatives across the whole region to…
EMPAC is pleased to welcome a new point of contact at the University of Lincoln – Professor Karen Harrison – following the retirement of Professor Matthew Hall. We extend our thanks to Professor Hall for working with us in the past and send him our very best wishes for the…
The ambition of progressive policing As a professor of policing innovation – the only one I know of – I wanted to start a different conversation about what I see my mission as, and how we may find some common ground between us to work together. The central message I…
EMPAC is pleased to be able to tell you all about one of our great collaborative members – the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice (IPSCJ) at the University of Northampton. The IPSCJ brings together practice, policy and academia by using an evidence-based approach to enhance public service delivery…
A fresh opportunity to apply for EMSOU Internships (Undergraduate) with all Universities within the EMSOU 5 force collaboration areas has arisen. The closing date will be 23rd December 2020 at 23:55. Click here to apply https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-5/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/1/opp/2493-EMSOU-Internship-Undergraduate/en-GB More information about the Internships The East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit (EMSOU) is one of…
Only one in five victims of sexual offences in England and Wales were satisfied with their criminal justice experience, a new Loughborough-led study has revealed. Dr Olivia Smith, of Loughborough University, has published a new report – Evaluation of the Sexual Violence Complainants’ Advocate Scheme – that aims to improve…
Combating serious organised crime (SOC) is a top priority for the East Midlands police region. A team of policing professionals and academics have been working together to explore various aspects of SOC to identify key themes that can be progressed. Here is one update report – on community resilience –…