Weekly academic research summary
LATEST RESEARCH: This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts.
Articles by: Carina O'Reilly
Key issues in contemporary policing: Cultures and identities in policing
The Police Student
FEATURE: Continuing a new series of The Police Student, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly takes a closer look at the key debates concerning police culture and identity, and explores issues around police legitimacy, the problems of machismo and racial prejudice, whether officers are born or made, and the crucial role current students have to play in the evolution of modern policing culture.
Welcome to your policing degree – a new qualification for a new cohort, and the next generation of police officers
The Police Student
FEATURE: If you’re embarking on one of the latest police training routes – whether it's a policing degree, a degree apprenticeship or a postgraduate qualification – you will be among the first cohorts to study a degree course specifically designed to prepare you for the challenges of the job; Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly explains how the courses differ, and offers tips on the best sources and resources to help you get the most from your studies.
Key issues in contemporary policing: Who guards the guards? Governance and accountability
The Police Student
FEATURE: Continuing a new series of The Police Student, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly takes a closer look at governance and accountability in UK policing – from local watch committees to the birth of the tripartite system, the introduction of PCCs, increasing politicisation, and the tension between independence and insight for those tasked with ensuring accountability.