The Authority recently attended the 2024 conference of the UK Society of Evidence Based Policing (SEBP) on 11^th and 12^th September.

Founded in 2012, the UK SEBP is an independent charity dedicated to embedding evidence-based approaches in policing. There are similar societies in countries across the world, with many of those in attendance at the conference to share their ideas and experiences.

Evidence-based policing is all about making the best use of research and data to inform decision-making across all aspects of police work. This year’s conference was titled "What Works for the Frontline?", and featured presentations from as far afield as New Zealand and Australia, as well as from a number of police forces in the UK and other organisations including the Home Office and National Crime Agency.

As an Authority, a great deal of our work is around building up a shared evidence base of good practice, which we do through a number of routes including our own public polling and research such as our community confidence project. This conference was an excellent opportunity to hear about what other forces are doing and to consider how we could apply this in Scotland.

By embracing evidence-based policing, we aim to improve public safety, increase community trust, and optimise the use of resources. You can read more about these issues on the other dedicated pages on our website.