Steven Hibbitt

Steven Hibbitt is a Senior Lecturer in Crime, Policing, and Investigation at the University of Sunderland. With over 40 years of police experience, he held roles up to Detective Superintendent and served on the National Cadre of Interview Advisers. He contributed to national policy through the Home Office (2013-2023) and authored editions of Blackstone's Crime Investigators Handbook. His research focuses on investigative interviewing techniques, homicide prevention, and serious sexual offense investigations. He teaches courses like BA Applied Investigation and MA Investigative Management. Awards include the 2015 Queen's Police Medal for distinguished service.

• Key Expertise: Investigative interviewing strategies, homicide investigation protocols, forensic evidence practices
• Policy Contributions: Developed professional standards for the College of Policing

His work bridges academic research with practical law enforcement, emphasizing ethical investigative practices and decision-making frameworks in major crime cases.