BETA Contact us to help improve this site Terms & Conditions Contents Introduction Membership Use of the Site Intellectual property rights Disclaimer Linking to the Site Links from the Site Data protection and privacy Variation Governing law and jurisdiction Contact us 1. Introduction 1.1 Welcome to the website of the Society of Evidence Based Policing (hereinafter referred to as "the SEBP," "we," "us," or "our"). These terms and conditions govern your use of our website, sebp.police.uk (hereinafter referred to as "the Site"). 1.2 These terms and conditions apply to all users of the Site, including guests and members. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, you must not use the Site. 2. Membership 2.1 Eligibility: Membership is open to police practitioners, academics, researchers, and other individuals or organisations interested in evidence-based policing. The SEBP reserves the right to approve, refuse, or revoke membership at its discretion. 2.2 Membership categories: The SEBP currently offers free membership to all eligible individuals. The SEBP will not introduce a paid membership tier without prior explicit consent from members. 2.3 Code of conduct: Members must uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions within the SEBP’s platforms and events. Members must not engage in discrimination, harassment, or any form of misconduct. Members are expected to respect intellectual property rights and confidentiality where applicable. Any misconduct, including misuse of the SEBP’s resources or bringing the organisation into disrepute, may lead to termination of membership. 2.4 Use of membership: Membership does not confer any right to represent the SEBP in an official capacity without prior authorisation. 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BETA Contact us to help improve this site Join the SEBP Become a member of the Society of Evidence Based Policing and connect with a passionate community dedicated to using research and data-driven approaches to solve policing challenges, generate fresh insights, and improve public safety outcomes. Why Join? ✔ Exclusive Access to The Members' Hub – Your gateway to ‘Get Started’ guides, free training courses, event recordings, and practical tools designed to support evidence-based policing. ✔ Discounted Rates for Our Annual Conference – Network with leading practitioners and researchers, gain insights into cutting-edge policing strategies, and be part of the conversation shaping the future. ✔ Advanced Notice of Exclusive Events – Get early access to special online and in-person events, giving you the chance to engage with top thinkers and practitioners before anyone else. ✔ Monthly Newsletter – Stay informed with a round-up of the latest research, case studies, and evidence-based insights to keep you ahead of the curve. Who Can Join? SEBP membership is open to anyone committed to making a difference through evidence-based approaches. Whether you are a serving officer, researcher, policymaker, or engaged community member, your voice and contribution matter. Join today and be part of a movement that’s transforming policing through evidence and innovation! Register now

BETA Contact us to help improve this site < About us Our mission Who we are 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 independence and 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 Our structure and governance 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.

The Society for Evidence-Based Policing (SEBP) champions research to enhance policing practices and reduce crime. BETA Contact us to help improve this site Latest posts 1 2 3 4 5 Welcome to the Society of Evidence Based Policing We are a registered UK charity that exists to improve policing for the public through the use, production and communication of evidence based practices in policing. We've been around since 2012 and although we're run by and for police personnel, we're an entirely independent grassroots organisation. On this site you can learn about what we do, access our resources and find out how you can get involved through research, events and volunteering. Upcoming events Fri 20 Mar Easier Said Than Done 7: School exclusion, violence and the police / Book ticket 20 Mar 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 Webinar Join our expert panel to hear about the evidence concerning school exclusion and violence and what it means for practical policing. Share Welcome to the Society of Evidence Based Policing We are a registered UK charity that exists to improve policing for the public through the use, production and communication of evidence based practices in policing. We've been around since 2012 and although we're run by and for police personnel, we're an entirely independent grassroots organisation. On this site you can learn about what we do, access our resources and find out how you can get involved. We've got lots to show you including: > Exclusive resources held in our Member's Hub. > Blogs and research articles open to all > Details of our upcoming events > Links to valuable evidence based resources

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 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

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BETA Contact us to help improve this site Contact us For general enquiries, send an email to coo@sebp.police.uk . If your enquiry relates to a specific police force or geographic area, please quote the region in your email and we'll forward it to the relevant regional coordinator . We're also working to establish dedicated email addresses for each regional coordinator, which will be available soon. North West – Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cumbria North East – Cleveland, Durham, Northumbria Wales – Dyfed-Powys, North Wales, South Wales, Gwent Yorkshire & the Humber – Humberside, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Midlands – Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia, West Midlands, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire Eastern – Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire South East – Hampshire, Thames Valley, Surrey, Sussex South West – Devon & Cornwall, Avon & Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire London – Metropolitan Police, City of London Police Scotland - Police Scotland Northern Ireland - Police Service of Northern Ireland Specialist Police Forces – British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Ministry of Defence Police National Crime Agency International Partners

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BETA Contact us to help improve this site < About us What is evidence-based policing? Evidence-based policing (EBP) is the philosophy and practice of using the best available research evidence to guide and evaluate decisions in policing. It's not about replacing experience or professional judgment but enhancing them with rigorous and relevant research. EBP can inform anything and everything from crime prevention strategies to organisational policies. The main principles of EBP include: Using scientific methods to evaluate what works, what doesn’t, and why. Emphasising prevention of crime, harm, demand, and efficiency of practice by ensuring resources are allocated to the most effective practices as established by those scientific methods Applying evidence across all levels of policing, from frontline officers to senior leaders, support staff to volunteers, suppliers to governing bodies. As you will see from this guidance and other resources, EBP is not black and white. There is no manual which says ‘you must do this to achieve that’ . Research evidence is sometimes complicated, limited or simply doesn’t exist. Being ‘evidence-based’ doesn’t mean slavishly following a set of rules, it means using evidence to inform decisions.