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A regional hub for research & innovation in policing. A collaboration between N8 Research Partnership universities & policing partners. n8prp.org.uk

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Lord Macdonald's independent review has reignited debate on policing protest. On 12 Nov, N8 PRP Co-Director @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is speaking alongside Lord Macdonald, PSNI ACC Melanie Jones, and others about practical and legal implications: www.westminsterinsight.com/conferences-...
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Managing Protests and Public Order Conference - Westminster Insight
Managing Protests and Public Order Conference - Discuss the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and new powers for managing protests and public order
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In our latest blog, Eloise Taylor shares her experience developing Bedfordshire Police’s Victim Attrition and Repeat Victimisation Dashboard for RASSO investigations #police #rasso #PoliceAction #vawg t.co/fvdFqzBQJV
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Police staff are central to modern policing — but their contribution is often overlooked. In our latest NRiPN webinar explored Dr Naomi Davis-Crane's research on police staff experiences of value, voice and inclusion. ▶️ www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/08/03/p... #Policing #PoliceResearch #PoliceStaff
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Putting police staff centre stage
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Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association @glepha.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A new report from the @n8prp.bsky.social examines the experiences of autistic people during arrest and police custody, highlighting the need for more inclusive and responsive policing practices. More details www.n8prp.org.uk/home/research/small-grants/autism-during-arrest-and-custody
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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
⌛ Only 1 month left to register for #LEPH2026! Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers and community leaders from around the world at @universityofleeds.bsky.social (6–9 Sept 2026) to explore vulnerability, policing & public health. 📅 Registration closes 21 August. Register 👇 leph2026.org
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📰NEW BLOG📰 Professor Barry Godfrey shares his recent experience showcasing N8 PRP-funded research on high-harm, high-frequency DA offenders at Westminster, bringing together stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to tackling VAWG. www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/07/16/b...
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Bringing N8 PRP Research to Policymakers in Parliament
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
N8 PRP announces new Police Priority Grant awards Congratulations to the PIs who have received funding for projects on DA Outcomes, suicide after custody, and police interactions with autistic adults #policingresearch #Domesticabuseresearch #custody #autism www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/06/29/n...
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N8 PRP announces new Police Priority Grant awards
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
How can police custody be safer and more inclusive for autistic people? New N8 PRP research report and webinar explores key risks, support needs and practice recommendations. Read more ⬇️ #Neurodiversity #PolicingResearch #CriminalJustice www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/06/23/n...
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New report published: Illuminating the experiences of autistic people during arrest and custody
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Thanks for coming Tom - and for supporting the NRiPN poster exhibition!
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
There's still time to submit your poster for the N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum! - Share your work - Access fund available - Prize for best poster For more info and registration, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/n8-prp-pol...
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
📢 Webinar — Friday 12 June, 2–3pm How do autistic people experience police custody, and where are the gaps in support? Dr Laura Naegler shares new N8 PRP research on key vulnerabilities, missed needs and improving practice. Essential insights for those in policing, justice, health or advocacy.
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Illuminating the experiences of autistic people during custody
Webinar for police, researchers and stakeholders working in custody and neurodiversity.
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🚀 Applications are open for the NRiPN Grant Writing Mentorship Programme 2026! A 6‑month programme of 1:1 mentoring, virtual workshops, and a fully funded grant writing workshop on 15 Sept to shape collaborative, impact‑focused projects. 🗓 Apply by 26 June www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/05/05/a...
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N8 PRP Announces New Grant Writing Mentorship Programme
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Great turnout at today’s N8 PRP webinar on #HotspotsPolicing - 130 attendees from UK & Ireland policing and academia on evidence, implementation challenges and analytical insights. A valuable session for anyone working in data‑led policing - report and slides here: www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/04/30/h...
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Hotspot Policing: Strategy, Practice, Research
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Great turnout for this event - 111 people currently online to discuss hotspot policing!
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🔍 Great discussion at our recent webinar on Measuring Police Culture. Naomi Davis‑Crane shared findings from a new evidence review. Key takeaway: culture is complex and hard to track, but organisational *climate* may be a practical alternative. 📘 Read the report: www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/04/28/m...
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Measuring Police Culture
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Registrations are OPEN! Join us for the 2026 Policing Innovation Forum, where N8 PRP and @the-sipr.bsky.social will be exploring the topic of Policing, People and Health. How do Police and Health agencies work together, and what can be improved? Register now⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/n8-prp-pol...
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N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Policing, People and Health
Featuring key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Sign up to join us THIS AFTERNOON! Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing with Hayley Alderson, Geetanjali Gangoli, Kausiki Saram and Kate Butterby #woc #policing_da #outcome16 www.eventbrite.com/e/voice-fair...
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Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing
Webinar for practitioners and researchers applying a procedural justice lens to racially minoritised women’s experiences of policing VAWG
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Great turn out today for our webinar on Suicide Prevention for People Under Investigation of Sexual Offences - over 100 people have joined to discuss the new Agile Evidence Review; read more here ⬇️ www.n8prp.org.uk/home/researc...
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Suicide Prevention During Sexual Offences Investigation
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
HOTSPOT POLICING WEBINAR What is the role of Hotspots in Neighbourhood Policing? Join us on 30 April where speakers from policing and academia will discuss the strategy and realities of hotspot policing. www.eventbrite.com/e/hotspot-po...
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Hotspot Policing: Strategy, Practice, Research
Webinar for police, researchers and stakeholders engaged in the implementation, development and evaluation of hotspot policing.
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
New Webinar! On 21 April Naomi Davis-Crane (LJMU) will present the findings of her N8 PRP-funded Agile Evidence Review on Measuring Police Culture. Register Below: www.eventbrite.com/e/measuring-...
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Measuring Police Culture: An Evidence Review
Webinar for police, researchers and other stakeholders on the measurement of culture for the purposes of cultural change
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Starting now! www.eventbrite.com/e/nripn-even...
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NRiPN event: Information Power and AI in Contemporary Policing Consultation
In this NRiPN Work in Progress session, attendees will hear from Paul Gowers (PhD, University of Gloucestershire).
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Welcome to the N8 team, Colin!
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
WEBINAR - 16 March Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing Dr Hayley Alderson, Prof Geetanjali Gangoli, Dr Kausiki Saram and Dr Kate Buttery present new work building on their Outcome 16 project; register below ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/voice-fair...
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Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing
Webinar for practitioners and researchers applying a procedural justice lens to racially minoritised women’s experiences of policing VAWG
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N8 Research Partnership @n8research.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
📣 1 month left to submit abstracts for LEPH2026! Join us in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026 for the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders: submit your work by 16 March 2026 👇 leph2026.org
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LEPH 2026
The Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA) and the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre will jointly host the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Healt...
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🚔FUNDING AVAILABLE 💰 N8 PRP announces 2 grants and a new call for applications: #policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/13/n...
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N8 PRP Announces New Grants, Call for Applications
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We're delighted to announce the 2025 Annual Report! Read about the events, research and developments from 2025 and plans for 2026: www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/11/n...
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N8 PRP Launches 2025 Annual Report
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
N8 PRP event asks, what makes a ‘good’ investigation? www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/02/n...
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N8 PRP event asks, what makes a 'good' investigation?
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
📣 Registration for LEPH2026 is now open! Join us at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026. Early bird tickets are available below 👇 eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
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LEPH 2026
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Starting now! We've got a great panel speaking to NRiPN members about #creativemethods in policing research: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-poli...
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NRiPN Policing Research Methodologies Webinar: Creative methods
Attendees will hear from senior academics on using creative methods in policing research
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
We've got 2 upcoming events for #PGRs and #ECRs! Hear from experienced #policing researchers about how to get the most from #focusgroups (7 Nov) and using #creativemethods (2 Dec) Registration below ⬇️ www.n8prp.org.uk/home/events/
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Events
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N8 Research Partnership @n8research.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Applications are now open for N8 Policing Research Partnership - Policing Priority Grants. Projects must be led by an academic at one of the N8 universities and in collaboration with N8 PRP police partners. Learn more: www.n8prp.org.uk/home/support... @n8prp.bsky.social
Policing priority grants call 2025 to 2026. Pump-priming funds for collaborative, targeted research into high priority areas, new challenges, and pressing concerns in policing. Features also the N8 Policing Research Partnership logo and a blurred photograph of a police car.
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
New funding call announced - more details to come! www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/24/n... #policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing #researchfunding
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New Funding Call Announced
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
New research project from #CoDE looking for experience of police in schools - get in touch if you can contribute! www.ethnicity.ac.uk/research/pro...
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Police in schools | Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity | The University of Manchester
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Great to see the ongoing impact of an N8 PRP Small Grant! The STIM was originally developed with N8 PRP forces in 2019/20 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Tool which helps identify victims of trafficking leading to arrests, say police
Thames Valley Police said the STIM has helped identify people at greatest risk who very rarely come forward of their own volition.
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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🚨 Job opportunity 🚨 We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social. The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027. Salary: £41,064-£48,822 Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social Deadline: 13 October 2025 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow, Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Are you an ambitious, impact-focussed researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a research interest in policing and vulnerable groups, the interactions between them and other service pro...
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Some fascinating discussions yesterday at the NRiPN Research Away Day! Thank you to all who attended - read the event report here: www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/17/n...
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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Together with @n8prp.bsky.social, we are holding a TIPS Innovation Forum on AI and Policing 🚓 We welcome applications from SPRITE+ Academics to attend! 🔗 Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail... #SPRITE #events #N8PRP #AI #policing #TIPS #InnovationForum #identity #surveillance
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AI and Policing: TIPS Innovation Forum | SPRITE+ Hub
Bringing together academics and the police force to identify and develop a research agenda for AI's role in policing, with a focus on Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security (TIPS).
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
N8 PRP is delighted to announce @proflaylaskinns.bsky.social has been appointed as Interim Academic Director. Layla will lead N8 PRP with Policing Director Ben Ewart @gmpolice.bsky.social for 12 months whilst @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is on research leave. www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/07/21/n...
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N8 PRP Announces Prof Layla Skinns as Interim Academic Director
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Just 2 days to go until #n8PIF25! Looking forward to seeing you there with NPCC, @uservoicebr.bsky.social, Creased Puddle, the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN), and many more #neurodiversity #criminaljustice #policeresearch
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Afternoon read! 📰 Following last week's event, 'Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing', Dr Carly Lightowlers shares her presentation making the case for a public health approach to policing alcohol-related violence #alcoholviolence #ntepolicing
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Alcohol, Policing, and Nightlife: A Complex Relationship
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing Read the report from Wednesday's N8 PRP event, in collaboration with @liverpooluni.bsky.social 's Crim Research Unit www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/05/23/n...
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Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Starting Now! Our NRiPN Webinar on Collaborative Projects, with a panel from OPCSA, South Yorkshire Police and @sheffielduni www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
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NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative Projects
Discussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Brilliant to see the impact of N8 PRP-funded work being recognised - congratulations to Caroline, Rose, and their partners @gmpolice !
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Geoff Pearson @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
NPCC and UKRI have just announced the nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence. Delighted to report that the Manchester P-ACE (MMU and UoM) was successful, as were two other centres representing @n8prp.bsky.social universities. news.npcc.police.uk/releases/npc...
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Delighted to announce 2 new grants awarded by N8 PRP! Congrats to Dr Laura Naegler @LivUni and Dr Sarah Brooks @sheffielduni - details of the awards below 📰 www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/04/29/n...
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N8 PRP Announces New Awards on Call Handlers, Custody
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
🚨New Webinar!🚨 Calling PGRs and ECRs! Join us online, 23 May, to hear from experienced colleagues about what makes a successful collaborative project, and ask for their insights on your own work - Register below ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
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NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative Projects
Discussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
JOIN US and @liverpooluni.bsky.social Criminal Justice Unit on 21 May for NIGHTLIFE: SAFETY, SECURITY AND POLICING - a stakeholder event led by @fmeasham.bsky.social and ft @theloopuk.bsky.social, @bristolnights.bsky.social & more Free registration ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nightlife-...
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Nightlife: Safety, Security & Policing
The University of Liverpool Criminal Justice Unit and the N8 Policing Research Partnership are holding a nightlife event for stakeholders.
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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🚨Registrations are now OPEN! 🚨 Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol... #neurodiversity #policing
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N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Neurodiversity and Criminal Justice
Featuring key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.
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