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SIPR is a strategic collaboration between Scotland’s universities, Police Scotland and The Scottish Police Authority

Our mission is to support internationally excellent, multi-disciplinary policing research to enable evidence-informed policy & practice.

Online Event – Resilience in Scene Examination Challenge Event

The Online Challenge Event takes place on Wednesday 18th June 2025 from 12:00 to 13:00 and will explore how emotional resilience can be identified during the recruitment of forensic staff who regularly attend potentially traumatic crime scenes, to ensure their wellbeing and suitability for the role.

3 Year Strategic Plan (2024/25 – 2027/28)

Find out about the SIPR’s mission, aims and 3-year plan objectives.

SPACE - Safety, Prevention, Analytics, Confidence and Ethics

(SPACE) is a UKRI funded Centre of Excellence which builds on the Scottish Institute for Policing Research model. It is led by Edinburgh Napier University, the University of St Andrews, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the University of Edinburgh.

SIPR Impact Awards 2025

SIPR are keen to formally recognise individuals, or teams, whose research has made a significant contribution to policing, policy, and or/ practice.

SIPR Annual Report 2024/25

Our Annual Report for 2023/24 includes articles from academics from the consortium universities, as well as Practitioner Fellows, with particular emphasis…

Upcoming Events

June 18, 2025

Online Event - Resilience in Scene Examination Challenge Event

On-Line Challenge Event Wednesday 18th June 2025 12:00 – 13:00 Introduction At the front end of Forensic Services’...

Recent News

June 6, 2025

Congratulations to Dr Andy Tatnell, winner of the Early Career Impact Award

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Andy Tatnell, winner of the Early Career Impact Award at the Scottish International Policing...

June 5, 2025

Fully Funded PhD Research Studentship

Project Title: Enabling People to Identify Deepfakes PhD Studentship: Funded by the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR)...

June 4, 2025

On-Line Challenge Event

Wednesday 18th June 2025 12:00 – 13:00 Introduction At the front end of Forensic Services’ crime scene to...

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