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Dean Wilson is Professor of Criminology in the Department of Sociology at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology. He has held academic positions at the University of Melbourne, Monash University, and Plymouth University, and has played leadership roles in the Surveillance Studies Network and the Crime Research Centre at Sussex. He is currently Treasurer of the Surveillance Studies Network and Associate Editor of the journal Surveillance & Society.
- BA, University of Auckland, 1988
- MA (Hons), University of Auckland, 1993
- PhD, Monash University, 2001
Dean Wilson's research centers on criminology, surveillance, and the impact of technology on policing and security. His work spans historical analyses of policing, the use of CCTV and biometrics, predictive policing, military surveillance, and the policing of borders and migration. He explores how surveillance technologies reshape law enforcement, justice, and civil liberties.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on predictive policing, platform-based surveillance, and the automation of law enforcement. Articles such as "Algorithmic patrol" and "The new platform policing" highlight the integration of data analytics and real-time monitoring in modern policing. His work frequently examines the ethical, political, and social implications of these technological shifts.
- Co-Director, Surveillance Studies Network (2011–2021)
- Treasurer, Surveillance Studies Network (current)
- Co-Director, Crime Research Centre, University of Sussex
- Associate Editor, Surveillance & Society
Wilson has contributed to major edited volumes and authored influential book chapters on topics ranging from colonial phrenology to military surveillance. His co-authored book Pre-Crime: Pre-emption, Precaution and the Future (2016) is a foundational text in the study of preemptive justice. He has secured research funding and led projects on surveillance, policing, and technology, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided text.
He leads or contributes to research teams focused on surveillance and criminal justice innovation, particularly through the Crime Research Centre. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, especially with scholars in sociology, law, and science and technology studies.
