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BETA Contact us to help improve this site Easier Said Than Done 2: Project Vigilant Pre Webinar Materials If you've made it to this page that means you registered for the webinar by RSVP. This gives you access to the briefing materials and the links ahead of time. Just click on the PDF below. We look forward to seeing you there!

BETA Contact us to help improve this site < About us Board of Trustees Caroline Fiennes Caroline is an advocate for evidence-based philanthropy, and has worked on this for over 20 years. She has advised many donors and foundations on many issues in many countries. Lewis Linton, Treasurer Lewis has helped various businesses navigate their finances over the years, and has supported the SEBP since it was founded. Alex Murray, OBE Alex brings a wealth of policing experience to the SEBP, with his most notable roles including Chief Constable at West Mercia Police, Commander for Serious Violence at the Metropolitan Police Service and Assistant Chief Constable at West Midlands Police. He is currently Director of Policing.AI Simon Ruda Simon has worked for and with police for over a decade, including as Director of Home Affairs & International Programmes at BIT, and Head of the Strategic Insight Unit at the Metropolitan Police Service. He is currently an independent consultant. Ben Linton, Chair Ben held a wide variety of leadership, operational and strategic roles over nearly 17 years at the Metropolitan Police Service, ending his time as a Chief Inspector. Ben became Chair of Trustees in 2026

Meet the trustees, executive committee and regional coordinators who lead SEBP's work to bring evidence-based practice to UK policing. BETA Contact us to help improve this site Our people Board of Trustees Ben Linton Chair Ben held a wide variety of leadership, operational and strategic roles over nearly 17 years at the Metropolitan Police Service, ending his time as a Chief Inspector. Ben became Chair of Trustees in 2026 Caroline Fiennes Trustee Caroline is an advocate for evidence-based philanthropy, and has worked on this for over 20 years. She has advised many donors and foundations on many issues in many countries. Lewis Linton Treasurer Lewis has helped various businesses navigate their finances over the years, and has supported the SEBP since it was founded. Alex Murray OBE Trustee Alex is the founder of SEBP. He was previously Chief Constable at West Mercia Police, Commander for Serious Violence at the Metropolitan Police Service and Assistant Chief Constable at West Midlands Police. He is currently Director of Police AI. Simon Ruda Trustee Simon has spent 20 years working in public service and evidence-based practice - with several police forces in the UK and overseas, including establishing and leading an analytical unit for a former Met Police Commissioner. He is currently a Partner at Arch10. Executive Committee The Executive Committee (ExCo) has powers delegated to it by the Board of Trustees. It is responsible for the day to day delivery of SEBP's strategy. Alex Murray OBE Chair of Executive Committee As Chair of ExCo, Alex leads the operational delivery of SEBP. He is the founder of SEBP, formerly T/CC at West Mercia, Director at the NCA and is currently Director of Police AI. C/ Supt Neil Ralph Vice Chair: Leadership As Vice Chair: Leadership, Neil is responsible for co-ordination of the regional volunteer network embedded within policing. Dr. Matt Bland Chief Operating Officer Responsibility for the operational delivery of the SEBP's mission and objectives. He has worked previously in policing and academia. Matt is a full-time employee at SEBP. Helen Khezrzadeh Head of Engagement Helen is a full-time employee. She is responsible for leading on SEBP's engagement with the policing profession and leads the volunteer support teams for communications, events and programmes James Watson Communications James is the Lead Service Designer for Policing and Security at the Home Office. He advises SEBP on design principles for its digital assets and conferences. Susanne Knabe-Nicol Communications Responsibility creating for educational and promotional media content for the SEBP. Susanne is a Lecturer and Programme Leader at London Middlesex University and the Police Science Dr. T/ACC Kate Anderson Regional Co-ordinator Kate was appointed temporary Assistant Chief Constable in September 2025. Kate has worked in Lincolnshire Police since 2021, having previously worked in Cambridgeshire Constabulary and for Northamptonshire Police. Dr Jennifer Norman Regional Co-ordinator Jen is Head of Policing at the Open University and co-lead for our South East region. Regional Co-ordinators Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and our Regional Teams span the whole of the UK. Each co-ordinates evidence-based practice requirements and developments in their constituent organisations across policing, academia and beyond. C/ Supt Neil Ralph Vice Chair: Leadership As Vice Chair: Leadership, Neil is responsible for co-ordination of the regional volunteer network embedded within policing. He is also the Regional Co-ordinator for the South West Region. Contact T/ACC Kate Anderson Midlands Co-ordinator Kate was appointed temporary Assistant Chief Constable in September 2025. Kate has worked in Lincolnshire Police since 2021, having previously worked in Cambridgeshire Constabulary and for Northamptonshire Police. Contact Dr Jennifer Norman South East Co-ordinator Jen is Head of Policing at the Open University and co-lead for our South East region. Contact Supt. Mat Burbeck South East Co-ordinator Mat is a local policing Superintendent at Kent Police. Contact Supt. James Sutherland East Co-ordinator James is Head of Organisational Development at Cambridgeshire Constabulary Contact Millie Garrod East Co-ordinator Millie is a Higher Analyst at Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies Contact Julia Hall North West Co-ordinator Julia is Head of Design for Security at Greater Manchester Police Contact Anna Baker Wales Co-ordinator Anna is Strategic Health and Justice Lead for the Police and Crime Commissioner in North Wales. Contact C/Insp. Peter Bodley London Co-ordinator Peter is a Chief Inspector for the Metropolitan Police Service in London. Contact Insp. Ross Greenwood Yorkshire Co-ordinator Ross leads the EVOLVE team for South Yorkshire Police Contact Dr Ben Havers BTP Co-ordinator Dr Havers is Police Strategic Research Manager for British Transport Police Contact DI Richard Simpson PSNI Co-ordinator Contact Supt. Jon Harris Scotland Co-ordinator Contact Jane Sanderson Midlands Co-ordinator Contact

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Briefing, video and summary for the implementation webinar series "Easier Said Than Done" produced by the Society of Evidence Based Policing Easier Said Than Done 1: Deferred Prosecution 10th January 2025 Webinar Easier Said Than Done This webinar series addresses the sticky issue of putting evidence based ideas into practice. In this session, we were joined by four panelists with direct experience of doing Deferred Prosecution in real life. The Briefing Before each webinar, we send people a briefing sheet. You can download this one here . It's got all the background on what Deferred Prosecution is all about and details of the panelists. The Discussion You can view the whole 60 minute session right here: The Summary We've summarised 10 takeaways from the discussion into a handy list. You can download that here . Further information For any more information on Deferred Prosecution or if you would like to chat to any of the panellists, get in touch with us (coo@sebp.police.uk ) and we'll see what we can do!

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Our mission Who are we? The Society of Evidence Based Policing (SEBP) was founded in the United Kingdom in 2012. We are an independent charitable incorporated organisation dedicated to embedding evidence-based approaches in policing. The SEBP emerged from a simple but powerful belief: that policing decisions should be informed by the best available evidence, just as medicine transformed itself through rigorous research and testing. We are a member-led organisation that brings together police officers, staff, researchers, and citizens who share a commitment to improving public safety through evidence. Membership of the society is open to anyone who is committed to making a positive impact in the community through the use of evidence-based approaches. Our core aims Promote the use of best available research evidence to solve policing problems. We work directly with forces to translate research into practice. This means helping officers and leaders understand and apply evidence in their daily work, from neighbourhood policing to serious crime investigation. We provide tools, guidance and support to ensure that proven approaches are implemented effectively, while challenging practices that lack evidential support. Support the production of new research evidence by police practitioners and researchers. The best evidence often comes from within policing itself. We empower officers and staff to become researcher-practitioners, conducting their own studies and trials. Through our network, mentoring programmes and partnerships with academic institutions, we're building a culture where testing and learning are core parts of police professionalism. We particularly focus on addressing evidence gaps in areas critical to UK policing. Lead the communication of research evidence to police practitioners and the public. Evidence is only powerful when it's understood and used. We bridge the gap between academic research and operational policing through clear, accessible communication. Our Members' Hub, events, publications and digital channels ensure that vital findings reach those who need them – from frontline officers to police leaders to community members. We translate complex research into practical insights that drive real-world change. Our governance & structure We are a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). This means we are a registered charity with our own legal identity, allowing us to enter contracts and employ staff in our own name, while our trustees normally have limited liability. The charity is overseen by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for governance and strategic oversight. Day-to-day operations are delegated to the executive team.As a CIO, we are regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Our governing document sets out our constitution, charitable objects, and how we operate. We file annual reports and accounts with the Charity Commission to maintain transparency and accountability. Our independence & values As an independent charitable incorporated organisation, we operate without political bias or vested interests. We're not tied to any single force, supplier, or approach. This independence allows us to: Advocate for what the evidence shows, even when it challenges conventional wisdom Support all forces equally, regardless of size or resources Maintain credibility with practitioners, researchers and the public Focus solely on what improves public safety and police effectiveness BETA Contact us to help improve this site

BETA Contact us to help improve this site < About us SEBP global collaboration SEBP may have been founded in the UK but the evidence-based policing movement is global and Societies have been formed in Australia and New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands and the USA. In 2024, the respective societies agreed to form a global coalition - the Global Societies of Evidence-Based Policing (GSEBP) - to champion the role of applied research in policing. This global collaboration seeks to build international networks and expand the scope of impact to new countries and new sectors of the policing community. GSEBP objectives: Facilitate the exchange of research, what-works, and data-driven insights among policing and law enforcement agencies globally Develop training programs and educational resources to promote the understanding and application of evidence-based policing Encourage the integration of rigorous applied scientific research into policing policies and practices Foster initiatives that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and fairness of policing delivery Promote ethical standards and human rights in the development and implementation of policing strategies Cultivate partnerships between policing organisations, academic institutions, policymakers, and communities Actively support and amplify the activities of all SEBP's, including conferences and the use of the global collaboration