- Perform and communicate cutting-edge research and teaching on central issues related to community-based policing (COP) and post-conflict reform.
- Develop and apply novel approaches to address current and emerging challenges related to the many choices that can be made in policing, security provision and police reform.
- Create a dynamic arena for researchers in social science and technology, international and national police and civil society actors working with communities to share experiences and ideas on COP and police reform.
- Maintain a global network of researchers and practitioners with the Police Experts Network
The European Commission Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation project, Community Oriented Policing was finalised in 2021. Browse the eHandbook, eLearning and other resources provided by the project on the ICT4COP project website.
The European Commission Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation project, Academic works are published in academic journal articles. These articles are geared towards all members with an interest in COP.
Read articlesBrings together global research and local evidence to inform deliberations about policies and programs related to ICT4COP.
Read policy briefsResearch-based multimedia narratives that reflect upon some of the ICT4COP findings.
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An international and interdisciplinary center for cutting-edge research and teaching on central issues related to community-based policing (COP) and post-conflict police reform.