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.

Online fraud research hub

Our online fraud research hub brings together different strands of research from the Police Foundation, Crest Advisory, University College London and Perpetuity Research. The hub will disseminate learning to help improve our understanding of online fraud and inform future policymaking.

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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 vision for a modern police service capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

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