Teamwork or battle? The dance between science, police, and policy
In-person
8th May 2025 to 9th May 2025
8-9 May 2025, Thermae Palace, Ostend (Belgium)
The Centre for Policing and Security (CPS) is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a special two-day conference titled: “Teamwork or Battle? The Dance Between Science, Police and Policy.”
During this two-day event, we will focus on various forms of cooperation between police and academia. We will examine the historical evolution of this relationship in Belgium and abroad and explore how scientific research can be effectively integrated into policing practices and policy. What does the police expect from science? And how can researchers, despite certain limitations, make a valuable contribution to policing?
We look forward to welcoming you on May 8–9, 2025, at the beautiful Thermae Palace in Ostend for two days of inspiring keynotes, engaging workshops, and meaningful discussions. Together, let’s shape the future of policing and science.
On the evening of Thursday, May 8, 2025, we will celebrate CPS’s 35th anniversary with a festive evening event, followed by an overnight stay at Thermae Palace.
The working language of this conference is Dutch. Paul Betts’ contribution and the three discussion groups ‘Police-Science-Nexus’ are in English, organised in collaboration with ESC Working Group on Policing (Chaired by Marleen Easton).