About

I am a Lecturer in Policing, delivering on the BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree course. This course is accredited by the College of Policing and is one of the entry routes into a career in policing. I previously worked in corporate development at Nottinghamshire Police and have a background in Criminology and Sociology. 

Teaching responsibilities

• Module Lead for Police Procedure and Evidence (Year 1)
• Module Lead for Police Accountability, Decision Making and Discretion (Year 2)
• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
• Head of Second Year Students

Professional interests

• Evidence-based policing 
• Mental Health of officers
• Police recruitment 
• Police Accountability 
• Covid-19 and Policing 
• Women in Policing 
• Innovations in Qualitative Research 
• Everyday life Sociology

Research interests

• The mental health of students completing PCDA
• The everyday lives of female officers
• Police Accountability
• Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Membership of professional bodies

• Society of Evidence-Based Policing (SEBP)

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology (First Class Honours) - Sheffield Hallam University 
• M.A. Sociology (Distinction) - University of Sheffield

Additional interests and activities

I play football for a local ladies' team and am an avid football supporter. I also like to cook, stay fit and listen to podcasts.