Research Requests & Surveys

Hi police officer folks. I'm a former response sergeant, and now a researcher at the University of Derby, looking into the knowledge levels of the latest generation of cops. I'm wanting to assess the current levels of understanding about some of the ideas currently floating around in UK policing, and need your help! If you've become a cop since 1st January 2018, have 20 - 30 minutes to spare to answer some questions (on a constant watch or scene pres...), and want to be in with a chance of winning one of 6 £25 Amazon vouchers then click the link below, or scan the QR code! (sadly if you joined before this date, you're not eligible for this study I'm afraid)…

Hello, Hope everyone is well! I am a student on a postgraduate policing and criminal investigation course who is looking for participants for my dissertation. My dissertation explores how police handle instances of coercive control and prevent its escalation into more severe forms of abuse. If you're a training, serving or retired police officer your insights would be greatly appreciated! If you’re interested in participating in the survey (which would take only 10 minutes of your time) follow the link below. https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ljmu/dissertation-how-do-police-respond-to-coercive-control Thanks in advance,…

Hi, I am trying to collect firearm officers opinion of police specialism as it seems well established among firearm teams compared to other crime types. This is for my PhD study, so any insight would be incredibly helpful - it's a niche subject and I am finding it very difficult to gather the number of responses I would like. The link is here: https://uos.questionpro.eu/t/AB3uxNKZB3voC5 Any questions, I am here. Thank you!!

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well! I am currently undertaking a Master's in Policing and Criminal Investigation, and part of this requires me to conduct a piece of research for my dissertation. I am looking for serving police officers (of any rank) based in England and Wales to complete my online survey. My research is an examination of police officer perceptions toward stalking and it's seriousness in relation to prior victim-offender relationships. The study is completely anonymous and takes around 15 minutes to complete. For further information on the study please see the participant information sheet which prefaces the survey. SURVEY LINK: https…

Hi everyone... So I'm embarking on my Psychology dissertation and I could use some help! If you or anyone you know works for any police force in the UK as staff or an officer (inc retired) I would be very very grateful if you help by taking the survey or could share this link. I need 70+ participants to fully complete the survey for my statistics to be of any use. Here is the link and some information about the study Police Personnel EI Survey Thank you! 😊

Hi all, I am trying to gather insights from police officers (current, former, retired) in England and Wales on their ideas of police specialism and its impact (or not) at force level. This is a short online survey for my PhD. This is the first time a survey of this kind has asked police officers (rather than academics, or members of the public) what they think. I need the help of as many officers as possible to make my findings relevant and insightful. I currently have 75 full responses, and I would ideally need at least 100, so any contribution would be incredibly helpful. More information on my research methodology and background has been shared by the…

Hey guys hope you’re all doing okay! I am studying Policing and Criminal Investigation at uni and as part of this I am required to carry out a piece of research. The study involves a 20 minute interview over the phone (Microsoft Teams) looking at domestic abuse and how the police deal with it. If you’re interested comment below and I can provide further information. I would really appreciate your time! Also if you could point me in the direction of anybody that could help that would be a massive help! Thanks, Jake

Hey guys hope you’re all doing okay! I am studying Policing and Criminal Investigation at uni and as part of this I am required to carry out a piece of research. The study involves a 20 minute interview over the phone (Microsoft Teams) looking at domestic abuse and how the police deal with it. If you’re interested comment below and I can provide further information. I would really appreciate your time! Also if you could point me in the direction of anybody that could help that would be a massive help! Thanks, Jake

Hello, My name is Vanessa, and I am a master's student at Kingston University, London studying Criminology with Forensic Psychology. You have been invited to take part in this research survey. Please take the time to read thoroughly and decide whether you would like to take part. This research aims to investigate the perception of non-verbal behaviour cues from both the public and the police. You will be asked a series of questions regarding non-verbal cues, that will require you to respond with one-worded answers and a confidence scale. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. It is up to you to decide whether you would li…

Dr. Kate Steel, in collaboration with South Wales Police, is leading an important academic study focused on enhancing police communication during domestic abuse emergency callouts. The primary objective of this research is to improve police resources and training in these critical situations. As part of this effort, we kindly request first-response officers to participate in our online survey, which aims to gather valuable insights into their approaches to communication during these specific callouts and their perspectives on potential areas for training enhancement. Your input and expertise are highly valued, and we sincerely appreciate your time in completing this surve…

Hi, I am currently a masters student conducting research into current experiences and/or knowledge Police Officers and Police Staff have in regards to current support services offered to them by the Force. The survey will ask you what services you as Police Officers/Staff are aware of within the Force, and also what services you would like to see being made available, as well as scale questions asking what you believe to be the most stressful parts of the job. All data is entirely anonymous and used for academic purposes only. The survey will not ask the Force you are/have been part of, only your age, gender and length of service. Topics of mental health and wellbei…

Dear Police Employees, I would like to invite you to participate in my research study about Police health and wellbeing. This study is looking at your health behaviours, mental health and support needs. The study is also aimed to assess how effective brief Positive Psychology Interventions could be to improve your wellbeing. These interventions can be easily built into your daily life. You can also opt in to take part in an interview, which will look at your coping mechanisms and how you and your colleagues could be better supported with your health and/or mental health. Please note: your responses will NOT be shared with your employer or an…

🚨 Hey! 🚨 I'm a former Police Employee (of 10 years!) turned Trainee Forensic Psychologist, completing my doctorate thesis on the experiences of workplace stress in policing! Please consider checking out my online survey and taking part if you are able to. Responses are completely anonymous and participation should take around 10 minutes. As a former police employee (both frontline and custody), I really do feel that research into the wellbeing of our police forces is needed, and it is a vital part of improving the mental health of those who protect us in society. I want my thesis to contribute to this incredibly important topic area! Anyone in the Police i…

Research study looking for police officers/staff who worked through the Covid-19 pandemic. This research will explore how working through the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the mental wellbeing and work performance of police officers/staff, aiming to help the police to overcome or reduce the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, or the effects of potential future events. This research will also explore the effectiveness of intervention schemes utilised within the police service, aiming to make recommendations for improvements to these services. Participants will be asked to complete a short online questionnaire about their experiences. Eligibilities:…

Hello! My name is Gemma Cathcart and I am currently completing my undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Portsmouth, seeking participants to help with my dissertation. The research question is: Social Media: the new investigative tool for street gang crime investigations? and the aim of this study is to grasp an understanding on whether social media has become a primary investigative tool for investigating street gangs in the UK. Therefore I need current police officers in the UK to participate in my study and share their views on the use of social media for street gang crime investigations. All participants should …