From 27 May to 1 June 2025, a delegation from the Center for Crime Science, Royal Police Cadet Academy, led by Assistant Professor Police Colonel Dr. Pipat Chanruam, participated in a professional training workshop on Crime Science at University College London (UCL), United Kingdom. The training was organized by the Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science (JDI), one of the world’s leading research institutes on crime prevention and security.
The training aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of scientific approaches and tools to analyze and manage crime in the modern context. It featured both theoretical lectures and practical exercises, led by renowned experts including Professor Jyoti Belur and Assistant Professor Alina Ristea.
Key training topics included:
- Foundations of Crime Science and related theories such as the Crime Triangle, Routine Activity Theory, Rational Choice Theory, and Crime Pattern Theory
- Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and Situational Crime Prevention (SCP)
- Principles of Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) and the SARA problem-solving framework
Evidence-Based Policing, data analysis, and evaluation tools such as the EMMIE Framework and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) - Case study analysis, group work, and contextual application to Thai crime problems
Throughout the training, the Thai delegation had the opportunity to engage in meaningful exchanges with JDI experts and gain new perspectives for policy development and training strategies suitable for Thailand’s evolving crime landscape.
This program marks a significant step for the Center in developing personnel capacity and preparing to become a regional hub of Crime Science knowledge. The insights gained from this training will be applied in future research initiatives, practical training programs, and the development of evidence-based tools for crime prevention across Thailand and Southeast Asia.
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