West Yorkshire Policing and Community Research Partnership
This innovative partnership between Bradford University Law School and West Yorkshire Police conducts in depth qualitative research into aspects of policing policy and community engagement in West Yorkshire.
The project has three main aims:
- To conduct independent research into the effectiveness of operational policing
in West Yorkshire in order to enhance police performance and increase public
confidence.
- To assist West Yorkshire Police in the identification of local community
priorities and concerns.
- To support existing West Yorkshire Police engagement within the local community and so enhance the well-being of the local community.
Completed projects
Manningham and Toller Policing and Wellbeing Evaluation
This study was conducted by the West Yorkshire Policing and Community Research Partnership in conjunction with Bradford South Police and the Neighbourhood Policing Team. The purpose of the research was to evaluate community confidence and satisfaction in relation to policing priorities and performance in the Manningham and Toller Wards, within the broader context of overall community wellbeing. This entailed extensive and inclusive consultation with all groups within this community in order to identify those issues which the community itself considers relevant to policing and the factors which impact on communication and information dissemination in matters of policing and police performance.
- Download the project report: Manningham & Toller Policing Report July 2011 (pdf)
Current projects
- Assessment of community experiences surrounding the reporting of crime.
This study considers the effectiveness of crime reporting and community satisfaction
with the timeliness and nature of the police response.
- Evaluation of factors affecting effective communication between WYP and
the local community. This study will consider the role of various mechanisms
for communication within the local community and the use of alternative media
by WYP to disseminate information on crime and policing within the area.
- Examination of disparities in confidence and satisfaction statistics in the NPT6 area. This study will consider what the terms 'confidence' and 'satisfaction' mean within the local community and the underlying factors which influence public perceptions of WYP and policing within the locality.
The research partnership is designed to reflect the views of the local community in its engagement with the police and policing strategy and works with the support of WYP Neighbourhood Policing Teams. For this reason, we are pleased to consider suggestions for research projects from members of the community. If you live in the WYP area and would like to see research conducted into a specific aspect of policing, or for further details on the work of the partnership, please contact the academic coordinator Dr Chris Taylor.