Lindsey Rice

Dr. Lindsey Rice is a Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Law, University of Sheffield. Holding a PhD in Criminology from the same institution, she specializes in police reform, vulnerabilities crime, and mixed-methods research. Her work focuses on the evolving roles of civilian investigators, police custody practices, and institutional legitimacy.

• PhD in Criminology (2016), University of Sheffield
• MA International Criminology (2011) with Distinction
• BA (Hons) History and Criminology (2011) First Class

Her research examines:

• Police custody dynamics and detainee dignity
• Civilian investigator integration in criminal justice
• Transcultural shifts in police culture
• Legitimacy and 'soft power' in policing contexts
• Training frameworks for vulnerabilities crime investigation

Key publication trends reveal expertise in ethnographic policing research, institutional reform, and mixed-methods approaches to criminal justice systems. She actively collaborates with Durham Constabulary and the College of Policing, contributing to postgraduate qualification development for civilian investigators.

Teaching activities include convening modules on criminological research methods, vulnerabilities crime, and investigative skills at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her pedagogical approach integrates empirical research with practical policing applications.