13 July to 16 July 2026
Faculty of Law, David Williams Building Lower Ground Floor Lecture Theatre LG19
Faculty of Law, David Williams Building, Sidgwick Site, 10 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DZThe Evidence-Based Policing Conference 2026 takes place at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge from Monday 13th to Thursday 16th July 2026. The conference theme is 'Beyond Borders: Evidence-Led Solutions for Global Crime and Policing Challenges'.
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We are delighted to announce the Evidence-Based Policing Conference 2026, taking place at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge from Monday 13th to Thursday 16th July 2026. The conference theme, 'Beyond Borders: Evidence-Led Solutions for Global Crime and Policing Challenges', reflects the growing international importance of evidence-based approaches to contemporary policing challenges.
This four-day conference also marks the 30th Anniversary of the MSt in Applied Criminology & Police Management – established by Professor Anthony Bottoms and led by Prof Trevor Bennett as the first programme director. To mark this milestone, the conference will bring together 41 speakers across the world to present cutting-edge research and practice across a wide range of policing themes.
The conference will be opened on the first day by Chair, Professor Barak Ariel, who will welcome delegates and set out the key themes for the week. Across the four days, sessions will explore major contemporary issues in policing and criminal justice, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Policing and Crime; Safeguarding and Vulnerable People; Responding to Immigration and Crime; De-Radicalisation and Counterterrorism; lessons from practice in the field of evidence-based policing; deterrence and offender management; and broader questions of police legitimacy, professional conduct, false confession, and interrogation.
The conference will run daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with structured breaks throughout the day including coffee breaks at 10:30–10:50 and 15:00–15:20, and lunch from 12:40–13:30.
Please note this event will be recorded for marketing and promotional purposes.
On Tuesday 14th July, delegates are invited to a conference dinner at Clare College, beginning with a drinks reception in Scholar’s Garden at 18:45 followed by dinner in the Great Hall at 19:30.
Tickets for the conference and dinner are available to purchase here
For any further information, please contact ebpconference2026@crim.cam.ac.uk