Cambridge Centre for Evidence-Based Policing
Transforming Policing Online Courses, In-Person Training, Research, and Consultancy
About
The Cambridge Centre for Evidence-Based Policing is a source of research, training and reform for police agencies in the UK and across the democratic world.
Evidence-based policing entails the systematic application of research to decision-making in policing. It refers to the body of research relevant to policing practices and its application in a wide range of tactical, organizational, financial and political contexts.
The concept of evidence-based policing was developed by the Centre’s founder, Professor Lawrence Sherman, in his 1998 Lecture to the US Police Foundation in Washington DC. A world-renowned police innovator who has improved police practices on five continents, Sherman has been the honorary President of the UK Society of Evidence-Based Policing since its founding in 2010. This was the first of several Societies around the world that make up a global social movement of police professionals who undertake research and apply evidence to improve police practices.
Comprehensive Police Training
Online, In-Person, and Custom Programmes
Cambridge Journal of Evidence-Based Policing
A dedicated platform for empirical research on decision-making in policing:
Provides research on evidence-based decision-making in policing.
Examines the application of research to policing practices.
Welcomes original research and review articles.
Focuses on three main areas: Targeting, Testing, and Tracking.
Committed to the systematic examination of police practices and their effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CCEBP is an organisation created with the goal of supporting police forces and associated agencies to make better decisions, based on the best available evidence. We conduct research, training, and consultancy work to achieve this and aim to bridge the gap between academic research and policing practice.
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Evidence-based policing involves using the best available research, data, and analysis to inform decisions about policing strategy, policy, and practice. It prioritises understanding what works, what doesn’t, and what is most efficient.
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Yes. We offer custom training packages tailored to the needs of individual organisations, delivered in-person or virtually.
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Once we have received payment we will send a link and password to set up a Learner’s Account on our training portal.
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You may send us your questions and/or concerns via email or by filling out our contact form.