Szczepan StempińskiView profile
Assistant Professor
Dr. Szczepan Stempiński is an academic at the Institute of Political and Security Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Szczecin, Poland. With a background in police service and security management, he specializes in public security, crisis management, and sports event safety. His practical experience informs his academic work, bridging theory and practice in security studies. Pedagogical University of Szczecin (1985) ASW Officer Postgraduate Studies (1990) Postgraduate studies in administrative and local government law, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Szczecin (2005) PhD in Security Studies (2012) Dr. Stempiński's research focuses on the safety of mass events, particularly sports events, security of local government units, and crisis management exercises. His work examines the organizational, legal, and practical aspects of ensuring public safety during large gatherings. He investigates how different stakeholders - police, municipal authorities, event organizers - can collaborate effectively to prevent incidents and respond to emergencies. His research combines theoretical frameworks with practical insights from his extensive experience in security operations. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on football stadium security, municipal security systems, and crisis management during major events like the Tall Ships Races. Stempiński's work spans both theoretical analysis and practical application, often drawing on his experience with the Szczecin City Monitoring System and various crisis management exercises. His research shows an evolving trajectory from traditional police/security operations toward more integrated, technology-assisted security approaches. Professional Recognition Retired Junior Police Inspector with distinguished service Head of Police Training Centre in Szczecin (1996-2002) Deputy Commander of Municipal Police in Szczecin (2002-2007) Advisor to Mayor of Szczecin for security matters (2011-2017) Chairman of Team for Expansion of City Monitoring System (2015-present) Match delegate of Polish Football Association (2010-2015) Dr. Stempiński actively supervises doctoral and bachelor's theses, focusing on security-related topics. He has served on the Council of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Szczecin (2015-2019) and regularly participates in academic conferences and seminars. His practical experience in security operations informs his teaching, which covers mass event security, crisis management in local government units, and security of local communities. He has organized and participated in numerous training exercises and simulations for crisis management, including the notable "Widzowie" exercise. Stempiński also contributed to developing the mounted police unit in Szczecin and the safety concept for water areas in the city, demonstrating his commitment to practical security solutions.