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CSI STAFFORDSHIRE When police forces around the globe are looking for guidance on best practice it is often Staffordshire University’s experts that are called on to help. Horizon magazine spoke to two academics whose work informs the professional world to find out more about Staffordshire University’s growing reputation in the fields of crime, justice and security.
THE CENTRE FOR CRIME, JUSTICE AND SECURITY Staffordshire University’s Centre for Crime, Justice and Security may be new, but it is founded on the longstanding work of academics, practitioners, partners and collaborators. “It’s new in name but not new in form,” says Centre Director, Professor Claire Gwinnett. “It’s housing a lot of fabulous work and is a centre to drive that work forward beyond our current expectations.” The centre currently has 104 members of internal staff
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who work with different aspects of the criminal justice system and contribute towards criminal or social justice. “We’re stronger together than we are separately,” she adds. Future developments will include the creation of a forensic advice clinic where the police, individuals or even members of the public will be able to seek advice on forensic matters. It’s believed the clinic will be the first of its type in the UK.
