Claire Davis

Claire Davis is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester, a position she has held since May 2018. She previously worked at Liverpool John Moores University and Nottingham Trent University. Additionally, she serves as an Associate Inspector for Leadership with HMICFRS and an Academic Advisor on the College of Policing’s National First Line Supervision Guideline Committee, demonstrating her active engagement in both academia and policy.

Claire holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Sociology from Lancaster University, an MSc in Clinical Criminology from the University of Leicester, and a PhD in Criminology awarded in 2018. Her doctoral research focused on police officers’ understandings and experiences of leadership, which has informed her subsequent academic and professional activities.

Her research interests are centered on policing practices, leadership within law enforcement, and criminal justice systems. She explores how leadership dynamics impact officer behavior and organizational effectiveness, contributing to the broader discourse on improving policing methodologies and governance. Her work intersects with organizational behavior and police management, aiming to enhance understanding of operational challenges and policy implications in criminal justice contexts.

No scientific awards have been mentioned in the provided information.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Claire has extensive experience in research and advisory roles. She previously chaired the British Society of Criminology’s Postgraduate Committee and contributed to its Executive Committee during her PhD. Her prior research positions included roles at The Police Foundation, the criminal justice consultancy Morgan Harris Burrows, and the Home Office Regional Research Team in the East Midlands, underscoring her commitment to applied research in criminal justice and policing. Her current roles include advising on national policing guidelines and contributing to leadership assessment frameworks.