Andy Crawford

Andy Crawford is a Senior Lecturer in Policing at Wrexham University. With a 30-year career in North Wales Police, including a decade as a murder detective, he transitioned to academia after retiring from policing. He holds a Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. His research focuses on trauma-informed educational approaches and vicarious trauma mentoring, collaborating with the TrACE project, North Wales Police, and Clwyd Alyn Housing Association. He organizes annual crime scene days involving interdisciplinary student collaboration. Additionally, he serves as an external examiner for Newman University's Professional Policing Degree.

Education:

• Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Research Interests:
Andy prioritizes practical applications of trauma awareness in policing education and peer-to-peer trauma mentoring. His work with TrACE and housing associations bridges academic theory with real-world criminal justice challenges.

Advising & Grants:
No formal grants or student advising records listed. However, his annual crime scene days function as experiential learning initiatives integrating students from diverse disciplines.

Labs/Teams:
Collaborates with TrACE (trauma-related project), North Wales Police, and Clwyd Alyn Housing Association on applied research initiatives.