Allyson’s new role just fits The Bill
Last updated 16:08, Friday, 25 July 2008
THE UNIVERSITY of Cumbria has announced a new position in its policing and criminal justice team. Professor Allyson MacVean has been appointed to the University of Cumbria’s newly created institute of policing and criminal justice.
Her role will be to work with colleagues to create a centre of excellence both for Cumbria and nationally.
Allyson is looking forward to her new role, she said: “I’m very pleased to join the University of Cumbria as the new policing courses are launched. This is an exciting time for the university as they break new ground with policing and criminal justice education and I’m delighted to be able to contribute to the development right from the beginning.”
Allyson, who is an advisor to the Home Office on criminal-related issues has previously worked in the serious and organised directorate at the Home Office and as director and founder of the John Grieve Centre for policing and community safety.
She has also published notes on issues related to policing specialising in police intelligence and dangerous offenders. She has worked with law enforcement agencies both in the UK and internationally.
The University of Cumbria recently announced its intention to offer a range of undergraduate courses in Policing and Criminal Justice. The first to be launched later this year will be foundation degrees in policing for both new and existing police officers.
