Philip Edwards

Philip Edwards is a Lecturer in Policing at the University of Worcester, affiliated with the School of Law and the Institute of Arts and Humanities. He retired after 30 years as a Detective Inspector with the Metropolitan Police, Hertfordshire Police, and West Mercia Police, specializing in Public Protection and investigations involving serious offenses against women and children. He has held external roles as a consultant, trainer, and Airfield Manager, contributing to police training programs (e.g., Thames Valley Police’s Direct Entry Detective Training) and international collaborations with the UN, Public Prosecutors in Den Haag and Rwanda, and work in hostile regions like South Sudan.

Education: Currently pursuing a Masters by Research on police legitimacy and the defendant’s perspective in investigations, with plans to advance to a PhD. His research focuses on the intersection of policing practices and the criminal justice system.

Teaching Interests: Forensic Criminology, Criminology with Psychology/Sociology, and Professional Policing. He emphasizes investigative practices and integrates experiential learning from his field experience into his teaching.

• Awards:
• ‘Wow’ awards (2020)
• Most Inspiring Lecturer Award (2021)
• Student Academic Award (2023)

Advising and Grants: No formal advisees or grants listed. His professional narrative includes transitioning from active policing to academia in 2019, after a four-year stint at the University of Gloucestershire.