On 4 June 2025, the executive team from the Center for Crime Science (CCS) engaged in an academic cooperation and knowledge exchange session with the Strategic Insight Unit (SIU) of the Metropolitan Police Service (The Met), United Kingdom.
The key objective of the discussion was to explore the development of an “Organizational Learning” model and the application of strategic insights in advancing police operations. Key areas of knowledge exchange included:
- Knowledge Management within a large-scale police organization, focusing on designing systems for collecting, consolidating, and disseminating lessons learned from operations and research to personnel at all levels.
- Evidence-Based Policing and Program Evaluation, such as research projects utilizing Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) to assess the effectiveness of supervisory reviews of body-worn camera usage.
- Advanced Analytics using Random Forest techniques and Geospatial Intelligence to support strategic police operations.
Additionally, the CCS delegation learned about the operations of the Counter Terrorism Research Laboratory (CTRL), a unit driving innovation in counter-terrorism policing through the “Engage, Collaborate, Innovate, Embed” framework that integrates research, technology, and real-world issues into practical strategies.
The discussion also addressed The Met’s Research Management and Ethics system, highlighting the role of its ethics committee (MetRec) and partnerships with universities to enhance operational standards and tailor training programs to real-world policing contexts.
Toward the end of the session, the CCS team presented future collaboration opportunities, especially in research related to transnational crime in Southeast Asia and in co-developing training programs with the SIU to enhance officers' evidence-based decision-making capabilities.
This meeting marked a significant step in establishing a cooperative foundation between the Center for Crime Science and the Metropolitan Police Service. The knowledge and insights gained will inform the development of modern training programs, research, and knowledge-sharing systems at the CCS, aligned with global standards and prepared to address 21st-century crime challenges.
