International Directory of Evidence-Based Policing

Leadership: policing evidence and research sources

Explore sources of evidence, research and practical resources on leadership in policing.

57 listed sources.

Norwegian Police University College

Norway’s Police University College provides research and professional development connected with policing. Its research pages introduce projects, research groups and specialist staff, with routes to publications, research strategy and events. The website also describes international cooperation and digital policing work, including collaboration through the Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators network.

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Investigations · Leadership

Thinking About Policing

An independent website by Nathan Tracey connecting British policing research, policy, leadership and operational experience. Articles explain practical questions and link to original sources, alongside research tools and learning resources. The writing reflects the author’s personal capacity; it is research interpretation and commentary rather than a university research programme.

Auto-generated source summary · United Kingdom · Verified source owner

Leadership · Technology · Neighbourhood policing · Safeguarding

DCAF — Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance

Research, tools and learning resources on security governance, police accountability, oversight and reform.

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Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Brazilian Forum on Public Safety — publications

The Brazilian Forum on Public Safety's digital repository organises its institutional research and publications. Collections include public security yearbooks, the Atlas of Violence, policing, prevention, justice and public spending. Users can browse thematic collections or search individual reports, with most material published in Portuguese and focused on Brazil.

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Violence prevention · Leadership

IACP Evidence to Action Directory

The International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Evidence to Action Directory offers short research briefs for policing leaders and practitioners. The collection translates findings into accessible summaries covering operational decisions, community relationships, organisational practice and officer wellbeing. Readers can use the referenced studies to assess findings and their relevance locally.

Auto-generated source summary · United States

Leadership · Police wellbeing · Neighbourhood policing

Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice — research reports

Research reports and criminal justice publications from South Korea, including policing and crime prevention. The English catalogue links reports and summaries; Korean-language material is also available.

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Crime prevention · Leadership

Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement — police research

The Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement’s police research programme examines how police actions work, in which circumstances and for whom. It works with police, universities and other knowledge institutions. The page introduces research themes, doctoral projects, researchers and routes to collaboration, including work on legitimacy and police practice.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

Society of Evidence Based Policing

An independent UK society connecting policing practitioners and researchers through research briefings, events, learning materials and professional networks. Its website provides public resources alongside membership information and links to regional coordinators. The society promotes the use of evidence in policing and collaboration with related international societies.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership · Crime prevention

Scottish Institute for Policing Research

The Scottish Institute for Policing Research connects universities and policing partners to support independent multidisciplinary research. Its public collection includes research reports, briefing papers, practitioner fellowship outputs, webinars and annual reports. Topics cover policing organisations, communities, investigation and emerging challenges, with a particular focus on research relevant to Scotland.

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Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum

The African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum works on police accountability, governance and human rights across Africa. Its website provides research papers, policy submissions, manuals, guides and project reports. The organisation combines research, advocacy, partnerships and technical support to strengthen oversight and relationships between police and communities.

Auto-generated source summary · South Africa

Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

American Society of Evidence-Based Policing

A professional society connecting policing practitioners and researchers through learning opportunities, conferences and research briefs. Publicly available briefs cover topics such as crime prevention, technology, leadership and officer wellbeing. The complete research brief collection is offered through membership, and the publicly displayed selection may rotate over time.

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Crime prevention · Leadership · Technology · Neighbourhood policing

CEPOL — Scientific knowledge and research

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training provides scientific resources, research publications and links connecting law enforcement training with research. Material includes the European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin, conferences and related projects. Public publications can be explored online; participation in particular training activities may have separate eligibility requirements.

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Investigations · Leadership · Technology

German Police University — research

The German Police University conducts research connecting policing, public administration and society. Its research priorities include leadership and organisation, operational management and communication, criminal investigation and law. The German-language website introduces research projects, funding support, doctoral study and contact routes, with an emphasis on transferring findings into police education and professional practice.

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Leadership · Technology

CESDIP — sociological research on law and penal institutions

CESDIP is a French social science research centre specialising in crime, policing and penal institutions. Its researchers use qualitative and quantitative methods to examine public security, justice, discrimination and relationships between institutions and communities. The website provides projects, publications, seminars and links to open research.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

Instituto para la Seguridad y la Democracia

Instituto para la Seguridad y la Democracia is a Mexican organisation working on democratic security and criminal justice. Its website provides publications, project information and training on police reform, accountability and human mobility. Resources include practical work with police organisations and citizen oversight, alongside policy analysis and professional development material.

Auto-generated source summary · Mexico

Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Police University College Finland — research

Finland’s Police University College conducts applied research and development to support policing and internal security. Its research section introduces research, development and innovation activities, projects, student work and publishing. The site also explains research ethics and open science, and links findings with police education and the development of professional practice.

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Leadership · Technology

United Nations Asia and Far East Institute

The United Nations Asia and Far East Institute publishes materials from international criminal justice training and research activities in Japan. Its collection includes annual reports, newsletters, seminar papers and the Resource Material Series. Topics span crime prevention, criminal justice administration, rehabilitation and international cooperation, combining expert contributions and practitioner perspectives.

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Crime prevention · Leadership

Australia & New Zealand Society of Evidence Based Policing

A society promoting collaboration between policing practitioners and researchers in Australia and New Zealand. Its website shares research resources, professional events and editions of Police Science, with public and member material. The visible journal archive includes editions through 2024; readers should check individual publication dates when seeking recent research.

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Crime prevention · Leadership · Investigations

New Zealand Evidence-Based Policing Centre

New Zealand Police’s Evidence-Based Policing Centre connects research, evaluation and operational practice. Public pages describe the centre, its partnerships, projects and research outputs, and provide information for researchers interested in working with police. Publications and evaluation reports should be read in the context of their New Zealand setting and study dates.

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Crime prevention · Investigations · Leadership · Safeguarding

Open University Centre for Policing Research and Learning

The Open University’s Centre for Policing Research and Learning develops research and professional learning with policing partners. Work spans policing challenges, organisational practice, innovation and emerging technology. Public pages describe projects, partnerships and events; some reports and collaborative resources are available through a separate members area for participating organisations.

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Leadership · Police wellbeing

Society of Evidence-based Policing Nederland

A Dutch society encouraging practitioners and researchers to use evidence in everyday policing. Its website shares research signposts, knowledge summaries, learning materials, recorded discussions and events. Most listed material is in Dutch, with links to research and related networks; inclusion of a resource does not replace appraisal of its underlying evidence.

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Crime prevention · Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing

A Canadian practitioner and researcher society promoting the use of research in policing. Its resource hub includes introductory materials, evidence briefs and signposts for frontline practice, alongside events and professional networking. Public material is available on the website, while some society activities and resources may have membership requirements.

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Leadership · Crime prevention · Neighbourhood policing · Police wellbeing

Police Executive Research Forum

The Police Executive Research Forum is a research and policy organisation supporting police leadership and organisational improvement. It publishes reports and practical resources, provides executive education and offers technical assistance. Its website covers topics including use of force, supervision, community relationships and emerging challenges for police organisations.

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Leadership · Police wellbeing

Reducing Crime — Jerry Ratcliffe

Research-informed resources from Jerry Ratcliffe, including a monthly policing podcast, short research discussions, crime-reduction learning materials and professional training. The website supports his Reducing Crime book and connects policing practice with research. Free public resources sit alongside books and paid courses.

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Crime prevention · Leadership

Matt Ashby — crime research and public writing

Public data analysis, charts and explanations by a crime science researcher, with a linked publication collection and free-to-read versions where available. Topics include homicide, crime concentration, police demand and interpreting trends, alongside practical research and data tutorials.

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Crime prevention · Violence prevention · Technology · Leadership

N8 Policing Research Partnership — research and public writing

Police–university collaboration publishing research reports, Agile Evidence Reviews and accessible writing by researchers and practitioners. Topics include vulnerability, custody, police culture, domestic abuse and changing demand. Reviews and individual studies retain their own scope and limitations.

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Investigations · Safeguarding · Police wellbeing · Leadership · Technology

PolicingTV

Video interviews, presentations and conversations with policing practitioners and researchers.

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Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Ben Bradford — public writing

Public commentary by a policing researcher on trust, legitimacy and the pressures facing policing, collected on the Political Quarterly author page. Commentary should be read alongside the original studies it discusses.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

Metropolitan Police — research and analysis

Public research and evaluation from the Metropolitan Police, including studies of supervisor reviews of body-worn video and precision stop and search. The collection links to project information and reports, with a dedicated Strategic Insights Unit contact route. Individual reports should be assessed for their own methods, findings and limitations.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership · Technology

Cambridge Centre for Evidence-Based Policing

An independent research, consultancy and professional training organisation working with police services internationally. Its website provides information on evidence-based policing courses, evaluation work, problem-solving and crime harm measurement, with selected research resources. It is a separate organisation from the University of Cambridge; access conditions vary between publications, courses and services.

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Crime prevention · Investigations · Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Birkbeck ICPR — policing and the policed

University research and publications on policing organisations, effectiveness and relationships with the public. Projects cover procedural justice, police complaints, fraud, professionalisation and the use of evidence, with links to papers and working reports.

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Investigations · Neighbourhood policing · Leadership · Safeguarding

Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies

Liverpool John Moores University’s Centre for Advanced Policing Studies conducts research across policing, criminal justice, criminology, law and psychology. Its research clusters cover investigation and intelligence, safeguarding and vulnerability, police organisations and education, and serious organised crime and terrorism. The page introduces projects, research expertise and routes to staff profiles.

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Investigations · Leadership

OSCE — community policing resources

The OSCE’s community policing resource page introduces approaches based on police–public partnerships, public participation and shared problem-solving. It brings together guides, publications, related activities and learning opportunities from its Transnational Threats Department. The material supports discussion and development of community-oriented policing across the OSCE region, with an official unit contact provided.

Auto-generated source summary · Austria

Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

RAND — policing research

RAND's law enforcement collection brings together research reports, expert analysis and commentary on policing and public safety. Topics include police organisations, community relationships, crime prevention, technology and reform. Users can browse current and earlier work and follow links to individual publications for their methods, findings and limitations.

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Leadership · Technology

University of Hong Kong — Crime, Deviance and Governance

University research on corruption, organised crime, policing, drug policy and informal governance, with links to criminology expertise.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

Shjarstack — John Shjarback

Public writing by a policing researcher, connecting studies with debates about police practice, community policing and mental health responses. Named posts discuss evidence and link to research; the author’s main website also provides reports, evaluations and replication materials.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership · Police wellbeing · Technology

Tom Kirchmaier — policing and crime research

Research papers and non-technical summaries on policing and crime, including response times, police organisation and domestic abuse. Links connect readers to published work and discussion papers.

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Leadership · Safeguarding · Crime prevention

National Police Library

Library search and research support for policing, with access arrangements depending on the resource and user.

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Crime prevention · Leadership

Delito y Sociedad — university criminology journal

Argentine university journal on crime, policing, criminal justice and social control. Public university notices and institutional article records link research on community policing, police organisations and criminal justice practices.

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Neighbourhood policing · Crime prevention · Leadership

University of Exeter — Policing and Evidence Group

Interdisciplinary policing research bringing together criminology, law, public health, psychology and sociology. The group links evidence, research and police practice.

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Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

John Sutherland — journal

Personal accounts and commentary from a former police officer and crisis negotiator. Practitioner experience rather than a research evidence collection.

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Leadership · Police wellbeing

Simon Fraser University — criminology research

Simon Fraser University's School of Criminology organises research across clusters covering crime prevention, policing, criminal justice and related social issues. The research directory identifies academic interests and public professional contacts, helping users find relevant expertise. Linked university pages provide further information about research centres, publications and individual researchers.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership

CLEEN Foundation — research publications

Nigerian civil-society research and practical publications on police reform, accountability, public safety and justice. Its books collection includes surveys, reform audits and training resources, alongside organisational reports.

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Neighbourhood policing · Safeguarding · Leadership

Practice Bank

The College of Policing’s Practice Bank shares accounts of policing and community safety interventions submitted by participating organisations. Entries describe local problems, practical responses, implementation and learning, with evaluation information where available. The strength of evaluation varies between entries, so inclusion does not establish that an approach is effective.

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Neighbourhood policing · Crime prevention · Leadership

Policing Insight

Professional reporting, analysis and commentary on policing, including research coverage and practitioner perspectives.

Auto-generated source summary · United Kingdom

Leadership · Technology

Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice

Journal research, analysis and commentary connecting policing policy, practice and academic work.

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Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

British Society of Criminology Policing Network — blog

Accessible contributions by policing researchers, including doctoral researchers, explaining their studies and debating practice. Posts link to research on police culture, wellbeing, decision-making, violence prevention and reform. Some contributions report preliminary findings or personal interpretation.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership · Police wellbeing · Technology · Violence prevention

The Police Foundation

The Police Foundation publishes independent research and analysis about policing and public safety. Its publications cover police reform, neighbourhood policing, public confidence, fraud, technology and organisational questions. The collection includes research reports, discussion papers and event outputs, with links to downloadable material and explanations of the issues each publication examines.

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Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Police Science Dr

A research communication platform created by Dr Susanne Knabe-Nicol to make policing research accessible to practitioners. It publishes short research briefings, videos, podcasts and related learning materials covering investigations, psychology and evidence-based practice. Some transcripts require joining the free mailing list, and separate courses may require payment.

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Investigations · Leadership · Crime prevention · Police wellbeing

University of Portsmouth Policing Research Group

The University of Portsmouth’s Policing Research Group brings together researchers, postgraduate students and former practitioners studying police organisations and their relationships with the public. Its themes include culture, diversity, trust, wellbeing and organisational justice. The page links to publications, public research blogs, staff profiles and examples of work with police partners.

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Investigations · Leadership · Police wellbeing · Neighbourhood policing

Korean National Police University — Police Science Institute reports

Police university research reports on procedural justice, police legitimacy, organisational characteristics, crime and technology. The Korean-language catalogue provides report records and attachments; it is distinct from the Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice.

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Neighbourhood policing · Leadership · Technology · Violence prevention

National Policing Institute

The National Policing Institute is an independent research and policy organisation focused on improving policing through evidence, innovation and collaboration. Its website provides evaluations, reports, practical guides and project information on crime prevention, community partnerships, police operations, technology, staffing and organisational practice. It was previously known as the Police Foundation.

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Leadership · Neighbourhood policing

Public Safety Canada — research publications

Public Safety Canada's publications collection brings together government research, evaluations, statistics and policy reports. Searchable topics include policing, crime prevention, community safety, violence and criminal justice, alongside wider public safety responsibilities. Reports differ in purpose and method, so users should consult each publication's date, scope and evaluation approach.

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Crime prevention · Leadership

University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology

The University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology conducts research and postgraduate teaching across criminology, criminal justice and policing. Its website provides routes to research centres, projects, publications and the Cambridge Crime Harm Index. It also introduces courses, researchers, library resources and events, including applied criminology and police management programmes.

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Crime prevention · Leadership

Global Policing Database

A searchable international collection of evaluations of police and policing interventions, developed through university collaboration. Subscribers can search coded study information and follow references to papers, reports and theses. Introductory information is public; access to the database and to individual full texts follows separate subscription and publication arrangements.

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Crime prevention · Investigations · Police wellbeing · Leadership

Netherlands Police Academy — knowledge and research

Dutch-language police research, publication links, podcasts and practical knowledge from the Police Academy. Its centres cover local policing, investigation, digital technology and police organisations. The public research pages link to the police library; access to individual services varies.

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Neighbourhood policing · Investigations · Leadership · Technology · Police wellbeing

Cambridge Journal of Evidence-Based Policing — archive

An archive of policing studies published by Springer Nature through 2025. New work is directed to the Cambridge Collection in the Journal of Experimental Criminology.

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Crime prevention · Leadership