Lauren Metcalfe

Dr. Lauren Metcalfe is a Course Director at Staffordshire University's School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Evidence-Based Policing from the University of Central Lancashire, focusing on gang-related gun crime in Preston. Her roles include lecturing, module leadership, and administrative responsibilities. She collaborates with UK police forces (e.g., Lancashire Constabulary) and European institutions via Erasmus+.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Police and Criminal Investigation, University of Central Lancashire
• MSc Criminal Investigation
• PhD: 'Examining Gun Crime in Preston: Assessing the Risk and Aiding Prevention'

Research focuses on evidence-based policing, serious crime, firearms misuse, and police welfare. She supervises undergraduate/graduate research projects and collaborates with police to ensure practical application of findings. Her work addresses victim support, interagency coordination, and policing's digital landscape.

Awards:

• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Teaching includes modules like Policing Science, Research Methods, and Case File to Court. She also leads postgraduate courses in advanced research and investigative techniques.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Evidence-Based Policing field, previously seconded to Lancashire Constabulary's team. Collaborates with Cumbria Constabulary and Greater Manchester Police on research initiatives.