Upcoming Events
Here is a list of upcoming events and occasional external events within policing that may be of interest to our Members. If you would like to learn about events we have hosted in the past, feel free to explore our past events.
Policing and E-Mobility: Responding to Criminal & Anti-Social Use through Evidence, Practice and Partnership
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 09:30 to 16:00
Location: The Open University, Walton Hall Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AAFormat: In‑person, senior roundtable discussion (by invitation)OverviewE‑mobility—including e‑scooters, e‑bikes and motorcycles—is now widespread across communities. Alongside clear benefits, there are evolving criminal, anti‑so...
Online seminar: Findings from two Small Grant research projects
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30
This session will explore maternity and pregnancy experiences in policing, including baby loss, organisational support, and inequalities experienced by women of colour.
Inclusive Workplaces in Policing: Evidence, Experience & Real-World Change
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 10:00 to 16:00
The Open University campus
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Join us for our National Knowledge Exchange Event, Delivering Inclusive Workplaces in Policing: Evidence, Experience and Real-World Change, taking place on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at The Open University campus in Milton Keynes.This event will bring together police forces and sector partners from acros...
Online seminar: Findings from two Small Grant research projects
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30
This session will explore:effective police practice in supporting neurodivergent members of the public andPresentation of a bespoke blended learning package tailored specifically for Student Development Officers/Tutor Constables providing the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support rec...
Online seminar: TBC
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30
Online seminar: TBC
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30
Membership Group Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 10:30 to 12:30
Online, Microsoft Teams
Membership Group meetings are held each quarter online with our member forces. The purpose of the Membership Group is to make key decisions about the Centre to ensure it reflects the collaborative partnership. We also hold seminars and develop and explore research projects and findings in these meet...
Online seminar: TBC
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30
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Blog post - Managing Ultras in European football: Why cultural knowledge matters as much as intelligence
As English clubs once again enter the closing stages of all three European competitions, policing football-related disorder abroad and managing visiting Ultra groups in the UK remains a salient policing issue across the country. These fixtures take place within highly visible and politically sensitive environments where policing decisions can carry significant implications not only for public safety, but also for legitimacy, public confidence, and international relationships between clubs, supporters and police agencies.
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