N8 Policing Research

A regional hub for research & innovation in policing. A collaboration between N8 Research Partnership universities & policing partners.
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Registrations are OPEN!

Join us for the 2026 Policing Innovation Forum, where N8 PRP and SiPR will be exploring the topic of Policing, People and Health.

How do Police and Health agencies work together, and what can be improved?

Register now⬇️

https://t.co/0w2ihPZXAv

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There's still time to submit your poster for the N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum!

- Share your work
- Access fund available
- Prize for best poster

For more info and registration, visit https://t.co/0w2ihPZXAv

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📢 Webinar — Friday 12 June, 2–3pm

How do autistic people experience police custody, and where are the gaps in support?

Dr Laura Naegler shares new research on key vulnerabilities, missed needs and improving practice.

Register: https://t.co/K5P5pAVRUq

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🚀 Applications are open for the NRiPN Grant Writing Mentorship Programme 2026!

6‑months of 1:1 mentoring, virtual workshops, and a fully funded grant writing workshop on 15 Sept to shape collaborative, impact‑focused projects.

🗓 Apply by 26 June

https://t.co/MgukbaJRSG

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Great turnout at today’s webinar on #HotspotsPolicing - 130 attendees from UK policing and academia on evidence, implementation challenges and analytical insights.

A valuable session for anyone working in data‑led policing - report and slides here:
https://t.co/lF5KJahqT5

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🔍 Great discussion at our recent webinar on Measuring Police Culture.

Naomi Davis‑Crane shared findings from a new evidence review.

Key takeaway: culture is hard to track, but organisational climate may be a practical alternative.

📘 Read the report: https://t.co/0i7L5Dy6Yv

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Sign up to join us THIS AFTERNOON!

Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing

with Hayley Alderson, Geetanjali Gangoli, Kausiki Saram and Kate Butterby

#woc #policing_da #outcome16

https://t.co/L0Kyt3AKSb

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HOTSPOT POLICING WEBINAR

What is the role of Hotspots in Neighbourhood Policing? Join us on 30 April where speakers from policing and academia will discuss the strategy and realities of hotspot policing.

https://t.co/bipMJ38ssY

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New Webinar!

On 21 April Naomi Davis-Crane (LJMU) will present the findings of her N8 PRP-funded Agile Evidence Review on Measuring Police Culture.

Register Below:
https://t.co/ajCI9FVrjZ

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Starting now!

https://t.co/HSQ2zdIGw6

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WEBINAR - 16 March

Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing

Dr Hayley Alderson, Prof Geetanjali Gangoli, Dr Kausiki Saram and Dr Kate Buttery present new work building on their Outcome 16 project; register below ⬇️

https://t.co/L0Kyt3AKSb

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📢 1 month left!

Submit your abstract for the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health (LEPH2026), taking place in Leeds, UK, 6–9 Sept 2026.

Send in your research or practice-based ideas by 16 March 2026 👇

https://t.co/SyUjymvAHa

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🚔FUNDING AVAILABLE 💰

N8 PRP announces 2 grants and a new call for applications:

#policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing

https://t.co/mqcd60tOZR

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We're delighted to announce the 2025 Annual Report!

Read about the events, research and developments from 2025 and plans for 2026

https://t.co/86p1fAD6Gl

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N8 PRP event asks, what makes a ‘good’ investigation?

https://t.co/ZTYG2WJXTU

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📣 Registration for LEPH2026 is now open!
Join us at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026.
Early bird tickets are available below 👇
https://t.co/oP3PQTXSAB

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Starting now!

We've got a great panel speaking to NRiPN members about #creativemethods in policing research:

https://t.co/CMgWa1jRyg

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As @ChildoftheNort1 share the update on their evidence-based plan for addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice, we're sharing a blog from Sue Masheter who attended the National Opportunity Summit in September:

https://t.co/Q4hbuoi143

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Friday blog post!

Supporting New Researchers in Policing -

NRiPN Director Dr Ellen Reeves reflects on her first year in the role and shares plans for the future:

https://t.co/X9kzxKhkzW

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We've got 2 upcoming events for #PGRs and #ECRs! Hear from experienced #policing researchers about how to get the most from #focusgroups (7 Nov) and using #creativemethods (2 Dec)

Registration below ⬇️

https://t.co/VpwJmNJptt