Amy Everitt

Amy Everitt is a Senior Lecturer (Professional Practice) in Police Practice at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. She transitioned to academia in 2022 after a distinguished career in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), where she held roles in VICE work, fugitive units, Missing Persons Unit, and Child Protection, specializing in trauma, safeguarding, and risk management. Her expertise includes contextual harm, mental health first aid, and TRIM (Threat, Risk, and Incident Management).

At Brunel, she leads on PhD supervision, serves as Welfare Lead and Deputy Programme Lead for the PCDA (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship) programme, and oversees marketing and academic support initiatives. Amy was awarded a commendation by the MPS for public protection work and holds the Certificate of Knowledge in Policing (2013) alongside her First-Class BSc in Criminology & Forensics.

• Responsibilities: Deputy Programme Lead, Marketing Lead, Deputy Academic Support Lead, Additional Learning Needs Lead

Her research interests intersect with policing practice, trauma-informed approaches, and child protection strategies, reflecting her operational experience. She is actively involved in institutional leadership and student welfare.

Scientific Awards

• Metropolitan Police Service Commendation for public protection
• Fellowship of Advance Higher Education

Amy continues to bridge academic and professional policing, guiding future officers through curriculum development and welfare initiatives.