This event consists of two workshops on qualitative methods training and forms of evaluation for police officers and staff who wish to engage in their own research and/or evaluation projects. Examples of sessions include: Types of research and evidence-based policing; Designing a research question; Qualitative interviewing, focus groups…
By Dr Karen Lumsden, Victims, Witnesses and Public Protection Network Lead Published on 16 May 2016 Police and academics ‘rubbing shoulders’ A strategically driven impetus for police and academics to collaborate has emerged in recent years in the UK. Examples of collaborations include the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR);…
Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds, on the 25th January 2016 hosted officials from 28 police forces across the England and Wales at Northants Police HQ for an event showcasing their Special Constables strategy. Speakers at the event included, PCC Adam Simmonds, Kathryn Buckle, Luke Harkin (marketing and recruitment), Kate…
Northamptonshire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has published a report into the future of emergency services integration in the county. The report, titled Bluelights: Police Fire Integration in Northamptonshire details the achievements towards integration so far, before setting out future aims. The steps taken so far include: Northants Fire and…