The UK’s policing think tank

We are the Police Foundation, the UK’s policing think tank. We are the only independent body in the UK  that researches, understands and works to improve policing for the benefit of the public. Policing has never changed as fast and as much as it is today. All this makes the existence of an independent body that uses high quality evidence to deliver an impartial perspective on contemporary policing issues more important than ever.

Contact and confidence in a digital age

Public support and approval are fundamental to the British policing model. This new report identifies 6 ways that the technological transformation of police/public contact could improve confidence.  

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Strategic Review of Policing

The final report of the Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales is the most comprehensive review of policing in many years. It sets out a long-term strategic vision for a modern police service capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

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