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.

Jun 3

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...

Jun 3

Membership Group Meeting

Wednesday, June 3, 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...

Jun 17

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.

Jul 7

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...

Sep 8

Online seminar: TBC

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30

Oct 6

Online seminar: TBC

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30

Oct 15

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...

Nov 10

Online seminar: TBC

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 13:00 to 14:30

News

Crime and Policing Act receives royal assent

The UK Government’s Crime and Policing Act received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, marking a significant development in the legislative response to crime and public safety.

The Act introduces a range of measures aimed at tackling retail crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, alongside stronger penalties for violence against women and girls. It also includes provisions to address cyber-enabled crime and knife crime.

1st May 2026