Episode 8
In the eighth episode of the podcast series, Professor Richard English talks with Dr John Topping, senior lecturer in criminology, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work and Fellow of the Mitchell Institute, about his research in the areas of police reform, policing in society and restorative justice.
To date, Dr Topping has worked on a variety of research, consultancy and advisory roles with all the major policing institutions in Northern Ireland. This includes experience of engaging and working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Policing Board, Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern, and the Police Federation for Northern Ireland.
In addition, he has also acted as an Independent member of the Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership.
Podcast produced by Colm Heatley.
Dr John Topping
Dr Topping is a senior lecturer in criminology in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, with research specialising in the area of policing.
Professor Richard English
Director of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, Professor Richard English is an internationally recognised historian, academic and author having conducted extensive research in Irish politics and history, political violence and terrorism.