Ashley Cartwright

Dr Ashley Cartwright is the Acting Head of the Division of Crime, Policing, and Society at the University of Huddersfield's School of Human and Health Sciences. He leads a team of 20+ staff and oversees programs for 500+ students, with prior roles at Leeds Beckett University (Senior Lecturer), Leeds Trinity University (Lecturer), and University of Essex Online (Head of Criminology).

• PhD in Psychology (University of Huddersfield, 2016)
• PGCert in Higher Education
• MSc in Investigative Psychology (Distinction, 2013)
• BSc in Psychology (2012)

His research focuses on forensic psychology, police wellbeing, and malingering assessment. He collaborates with UK/international police organizations to address stress, trauma, and organizational challenges. Recent work evaluates mental health interventions in policing, co-designed for sustainability.

Key trends in his 2025 publications include resilience-building in law enforcement, pandemic impacts on policing, and social media's role in criminal investigations. His 15 most recent works (2020-2025) emphasize applied criminology, mental health, and evidence-based policing reforms.

• Wayman Mullins Best Journal Article of the Year Award (2017)

Dr Cartwright supervises PhD students and has secured grants for police wellbeing initiatives. He serves as a consultant for police services and peer-reviewer for journals like The Police Journal. His collaborations span the UK and Ireland, focusing on mental health and policing culture.