Annie Andronov

Annie Andronov is a Lecturer at the Institute of Policing (IoP), Staffordshire University. With a 30-year policing career in the West Midlands Police, she specialized in investigative roles, including Detective Sergeant in Professional Standards and Anti-Corruption Units. Post-retirement, she transitioned to policing education, designing and delivering training programs such as Tutor Constable Courses and interview training. Her academic focus includes forensic science, serious crime investigation, and police welfare.

Education:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (Staffordshire University)

Research & Expertise: Specializing in serious and organized crime, police misconduct, and victim experience. She explores interagency collaboration, forensic analysis techniques, and the impact of social media on policing. Her teaching spans forensic evidence analysis (fibres, glass, DNA), crime scene investigation, and statistical evidence evaluation.

Professional Contributions: Developed corporate training programs for organizations like Leoni and the Armed Forces. Achieved CIPD accreditation for level 3-7 programs. Engaged in international partnerships and enterprise initiatives through the School’s corporate programs.

Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.