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

Annual Report 2024/2025

Annual Report and Accounts presented to the SIPR Board of Governance 11 September 2025

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Join Our Virtual Writing Retreat

We are delighted to annouce that Professor Kirsteen Grant, SIPR Associate Director (Development), will host a series of 90-minute Virtual Writing Retreats (VWRs) commencing on Wednesday, 22nd October.

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New Associate Directors appointed

We are delighted to annouce that Professor Kirsteen Grant, SIPR Associate Director (Development), will host a series of 90-minute Virtual Writing Retreats (VWRs) commencing on Wednesday, 22nd October.

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Sold Out - Working With Emotionally Demanding Material

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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SIPR & ARMHS Research Network Event

The Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) and the Acute Responses to Mental Health and Substance Use (ARMHS) Research Network are hosting an in-person event that will unite researchers, practitioners, third sector partners, and policymakers to exchange insights, share knowledge, and identify opportunities for collaboration in emergency care and policing.

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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.

Winner Announced

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

December 2, 2025
How can we develop research that addresses interagency working for mental health...
 You are Invited! The Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) and the Acute Responses to emergency Mental Health...
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October 31, 2025
WORKSHOP - Working With Emotionally Demanding Material
Outline of the day: 10:30 – Registration and coffee 11:00 – Welcome and introductions 11:15 – Presentation on...
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Recent News

October 9, 2025
New Associate Directors appointed
The Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Niall Hamilton Smith...
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October 3, 2025
📢 SIPR Researchers: Join Our Virtual Writing Retreats to Enhance Your Productivity!
📢 SIPR Researchers: Join Our Virtual Writing Retreats to Enhance Your Productivity!We are delighted to announce that Professor...
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October 3, 2025
Press Release 
 Friday, 4 October 2025  SIPR Publishes 2024/25 Annual Report: A Year of Transition, Innovation and Impact  The Scottish...
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