Paul Mabbutt

Paul Mabbutt is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Applied Social Sciences at De Montfort University, Leicester, specializing in Policing and Criminal Investigation. He serves as the Module Lead for the Professional Policing Degree (PPD) and previously acted as Programme Lead for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship entry routes. With qualifications including a PGCEE and an ILM-accredited Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring certification, he integrates educational innovation and mentorship into his practice.

• Faculty: Health and Life Sciences
• Roles: PPD Module Lead, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Acting Programme Lead
• Professional Affiliations: Society of Evidence Based Policing, Association of Coaching

His work includes advancing sustainability integration into policing programs as a SDG Fellow and collaborating with the College of Policing and Leicestershire Police Volunteers. He is also pioneering Active Learning methodologies in PPD and Criminal Investigation curricula.

Scientific Awards & Qualifications:

• FHEA (Advanced HE)
• Level 7 PGCEE
• ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring
• Sustainability Development Goal Fellow

As a consultant and mentor, Paul collaborates with Leicestershire Police, Thames Valley Police, and Nottinghamshire Police. His teaching focuses on Professional Policing and Criminal Investigation programs, supported by memberships in the Society of Evidence Based Policing and Association of Coaching.