About the Journal

Policing: a Journal of Policy and Practice is a leading policy and practice publication aimed at connecting law enforcement leaders, police researchers, analysts and policy makers, this peer-reviewed journal contains critical analysis and commentary on a wide range of topics including current law enforcement policies, police reform, political and legal developments, training and education, patrol and investigative operations, accountability, comparative police practices, and human and civil rights. The journal has an international readership and author base.

It draws on examples of good practice from around the world and examines current academic research, assessing how that research can be applied both strategically and at ground level.

The journal is covered by the following abstracting and indexing services:

• Criminal Justice Abstracts
• Emerging Sources Citation Index
• Scopus
• The Standard Periodical Directory

Policing – A Journal of Policy and Practice has been selected for coverage in Clarivate Analytics products and services. This journal will receive its first impact factor in 2020. Beginning with V. 11 (1) 2017, this publication will be indexed and abstracted in:

Social Sciences Citation Index®

Journal Citations Reports/ Social Sciences Edition

Current Contents®/ Social and Behavioral Sciences