Tom Andrews

Tom Andrews is a Lecturer in Policing within the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the historical foundations of policing, professionalization debates, and educational reforms in law enforcement. He has published extensively on topics including the Peelian Principles, myths surrounding British policing origins, and contemporary challenges in police education.

Andrews' recent work critiques the validity of traditional narratives about 19th-century policing and explores public expectations of degree-level training for officers. He has also analyzed specialized police units like knife crime teams and examined the psychological impacts of uniforms on officer behavior. His book Women in Policing: A History Through Personal Stories (2024) highlights gender dynamics within law enforcement.

Key research trends include historical re-evaluations of policing myths, educational policy analysis, and practical case studies of modern policing strategies. His work bridges academic critique with operational insights, emphasizing evidence-based reforms.