One of the most common phrases heard in policing is, "There must be research on this somewhere." Closely followed by, "If there isn't, someone should look into it." The reality is that both statements are often true. Police officers and staff make thousands of decisions every day. Many are supported by well-established evidence. Others rely on professional judgement because the evidence simply doesn't exist, isn't easy to find, or hasn't yet reached the people who need it mos

July has not been shy. This month’s research runs from money mules and neighbourhood policing to school holidays, AI safeguards, family liaison officers and what the public looks for in a chief. There are 23 papers in the reading pile, including one returning visitor from June.

The Lincolnshire coast is one of the county’s greatest assets, a vibrant tourism economy, vast natural beauty, and a place of rest for millions each year. Yet beneath this success sits one of the most complex safeguarding environments in the region. This blog sets out how Lincolnshire Police and partners moved beyond reactive responses to domestic abuse and implemented a data‑driven, preventative model that reduced harm, protected children, and embedded safeguarding directly