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Launch of Keele Policing Academic Collaboration
The launch of the Keele Policing Academic Collaboration ( KPAC ) brings together one of the UK ’ s most significant academic policing research collaborations focused on partnerships between academics within Keele University and regional , national and international policing partners . Its primary purpose is to generate public value on issues related to policing , community safety and justice by providing an effective platform for the co-creation , sharing and application of knowledge .
Keele University ’ s Professor Clifford Stott , Co-Director of KPAC , said : “ There are some very powerful challenges we have to face in society and it is important that our research at Keele helps address these in meaningful ways .
“ KPAC is a new initiative to help generate partnerships between University-based researchers , the ‘ blue light ’ services or others such as the local authorities and community-based organisations . Through these partnerships we hope to generate research-based solutions that will make really meaningful contributions to the safety and security of our communities .”
KPAC involves formal collaborations with Staffordshire and West Midlands Police , Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner , Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and organisations within the Local Authority .
Keele University ’ s Dr Tony Kearon , Co-Director of KPAC , said : “ Keele has a long tradition of research and teaching excellence in areas like Criminology , Law , Forensics and Psychology . KPAC is building on that tradition and those strengths to develop genuine collaboration with the Police and other partners , to generate real-world research that makes a positive difference to communities across Staffordshire and beyond . We are all really excited about this partnership .”
In March , KPAC brought together police commanders and academics to discuss theoretical and operational advances in public safety policing . The professional development course was designed to increase understanding and awareness of the latest leading-edge knowledge , evidence and practice as this relates to Public Order and Public Safety Policing .
You can watch a video about KPAC here .
www . keele . ac . uk / kpac-video
For more information visit the KPAC website at www . keele . ac . uk / kpac