The police programme at the Department for Police Work is offered on behalf of the Swedish Police Authority. Continued professional development is also provided at the unit for various social stakeholders, including the Swedish Coast Guard and the Swedish Police Authority.

Education at the Department for Police Work 

Police work has a multidisciplinary basis. The education includes perspectives on police work based on subject areas such as law, criminology, health sciences, behavioural science, social work and political science.

Police programme (in Swedish)

Research at the Department for Police Work 

Police work has a multidisciplinary basis, and is studied on the basis of subjects such as law, criminology, health sciences, behavioural science, social work and political science. One central field of research is the evaluation of police methods. 

Ongoing research projects

Collaborate with us

Collaboration with us can take many forms, linked both to our research and the education we offer.

Contract courses

We can offer continuing professional development for your staff in the form of courses tailored to meet your wants and needs. You will get access to the latest research and to the disciplinary range offered by the University.

Contact Caroline Mellgren for further information