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Dr. John Dempsey serves as Director of Cyber Investigations within the School of Law and Policing at the University of Central Lancashire, where he also directs the Cybercrime strand of the Criminal Justice Partnership. With over two decades of experience teaching digital investigation techniques at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, his academic leadership spans the disciplines of policing and computer science.
His research focuses on human-centered cybersecurity approaches, particularly examining children's understanding of privacy concepts and security mechanisms. This specialized expertise positions him at the intersection of law enforcement practices, digital forensics, and user experience design for security systems.
Analysis of his publication history reveals an evolving research trajectory from foundational studies on children's security understanding (2015-2016), through GDPR-focused investigations (2018), to practical frameworks addressing contemporary challenges like securing home IT environments during the remote work era (2021). His work consistently emphasizes practical applications of cybersecurity principles for vulnerable user groups and real-world implementation challenges.
As Director of Cyber Investigations, Dr. Dempsey likely oversees research initiatives, academic programs, and industry partnerships related to digital forensics and cybercrime investigation, contributing to UCLan's strategic focus on applied research with societal impact.
