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Research projects provide a valuable function for Cambridgeshire Constabulary for a number of reasons, including:
Cambridgeshire Constabulary can also benefit academic and research institutions by providing:
The principles guiding research in the UK are supported by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. The key guiding principles are:
Researchers must be committed to high standards of professional conduct and ensure that their research enhances the reputation of their institution, Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the profession to which they belong. Cambridgeshire Constabulary will only facilitate research that operates in accordance with the Policing Code of Ethics and adheres to agreed ethical considerations such as those outlined by:
Cambridgeshire Constabulary, other agencies, and the university or research institutions will all share responsibility for the safety of those associated with research and for ensuring that the research conforms to relevant ethical guidelines.
All research is conducted at the discretion of Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Cambridgeshire Constabulary reserve the right to refuse or withdraw approval, vary conditions or terminate a research project.
The following requirements must be met for all research projects:
Only Cambridgeshire Constabulary employees may access police databases. Any data required by the researcher(s) must be clearly detailed in advance and can only be used for research purposes. Access to data will be limited to that agreed by the Change Board and will be subject to the relevant information sharing agreement. The use of police data will be subject to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of requirements for use.
Before commencing research requiring the participation of staff or officers within Cambridgeshire Constabulary, or with partners, the researcher shall provide each participant with a written informed consent statement, which should include the following information:
Cambridgeshire Constabulary shall actively monitor all research projects to ensure compliance with legal requirements, organisational policy, ethical guidelines and relevant regulations.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary reserves the right to suspend or terminate any research project when it breaches research protocols (including data sharing and management) or when continuation may prove detrimental to stakeholders and/or participants.
The ownership of police data remains with Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Cambridgeshire Constabulary will allow publications relating to the research, but an agreement to provide advance notice of any publication or presentation of findings is required prior to a research agreement. Advance notice and approval will be advised in writing by relevant parties.
A clear research collaboration agreement must be completed. Cambridgeshire Constabulary uses the Lambert Working Group toolkit to advise on such agreements.
The researcher(s) shall prepare and present reports on the progress of the research at agreed intervals with. Cambridgeshire Constabulary requires a copy of any report or publication of findings no less than 60 working days prior to its public release. Public release includes conference presentations, theses, manuscripts, published articles, press releases and Internet posts.
A full copy of the final research report or thesis will be required by Cambridgeshire Constabulary on completion. Additionally, an executive summary of the research will be provided to Cambridgeshire Constabulary on conclusion. This will include details of methodology and findings, and any recommendations
Public release and publications will not be approved if they:
Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s role in the research will be explicitly acknowledged with agreement for the same in writing from Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Cambridgeshire Constabulary reserves the right to explicitly request to be excluded from acknowledgement in publications and this will be detailed in writing to the principal researcher(s).
Researcher(s) must publicly disclaim approval or endorsement of the material as an expression of the policies or views of Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
The researcher(s) shall not unlawfully harass or victimise within the meaning and scope of the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 or any Act of Parliament or statutory modification or re-enactment thereof relating to discrimination in employment. The researcher(s) shall take all reasonable steps to secure the observance of these provisions by all servants, employees, workers or agents of the researcher(s) and all sub- contractors permitted under the research agreement.