Scottish Institute for Policing Research

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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.

About SIPR

Responsive Research Fund

Following a funding allocation from the Scottish Government, Police Scotland has created a Retail Crime Taskforce to address the increased prevalence of retail crime.

Deadline for Notifications of Intent to apply 12th September 2025

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Dealing with sensitive topics, Mental health and well-being, Ethical challenges, How to work flexibly/responsively when working to deadlines, Managing physical working spaces and practices, Understanding and valuing individual differences.

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Job Vacancy

SIPR Associate Director

Police-Community Relations Network – Professor Megan O’Neill will be stepping down from her role as the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) Associate Director and lead of the Police-Community Relations network. 

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Job Vacancy

SIPR Associate Director

To lead a network covering public protection and technology, and digital policing – Professor Lesley McMillan will be stepping down from her role as the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) Associate Director and lead of the Public Protection network. 

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

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

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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.

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INTERACT - Investigating New Types of Engagement, Response and Contact Technologies in Policing

INTERACT is a wide-ranging study of the use of technology in interactions between the police and public. 

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Meet Our Collaborators

Working Together to Shape the Future of Policing Research.
 
We are proud to introduce our new Collaborators page — highlighting the academic, policing, and policy partners who help make our research impactful.
 
Discover the networks, institutions, and individuals contributing to innovative, evidence-based policing in Scotland and beyond.
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SIPR Knowledge Exchange & Dissemination Fund 2025/26

SIPR is providing £5,000 to support dissemination and impact efforts for policing research. 

We have redeveloped and increased existing funding streams to create a more fit-for-purpose fund that will support a greater range of knowledge exchange and dissemination activities that can include any collaborative, creative endeavour that translates knowledge and research into impact in society and the economy.

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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.

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SIPR Annual Report 2024/25

Our Annual Report for 2024/25 includes articles from academics from the consortium universities, as well as Practitioner Fellows, with particular emphasis…

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Upcoming Events

October 31, 2025
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Outline of the day: 10:30 – Registration and coffee 11:00 – Welcome and introductions 11:15 – Presentation on...
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Recent News

September 1, 2025
Applications Invited 
     SIPR Associate Director    To lead network covering public protection and technology, and digital policing   Professor Lesley McMillan...
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September 1, 2025
Applications Invited 
SIPR Associate Director – Police-Community Relations Network  Professor Megan O’Neill will be stepping down from her role as...
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August 21, 2025
SIPR Knowledge Exchange & Dissemination Fund 2025/26. This Grant is Now Open.
Focus of Grant SIPR is providing £5,000 to support dissemination and impact efforts for policing research.  A maximum...
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