Police Security Research Network Unit (VEST SiFo)

With its diverse activities, the Police Security Research Network Unit (VEST SiFo) is a networking, communication and transfer platform for police security research. The focus is on the knowledge and information exchange in police security research and the transfer of scientific findings into police practice.

E-Mail address: VEST-SiFodhpolde

Head

Dr. Tobias John
Tel. +49 2501 806-710
tobias.johndhpolde

Curriculum Vitae

Research Associates

Dr. Pia Nottebaum
Tel. +49 2501 806-712
pia.nottebaumdhpolde

VEST-SiFodhpolde

Dr. Andreas Werner
Tel. +49 2501 806-711
andreas.wernerdhpolde

VEST-SiFodhpolde

Tasks

Supporting knowledge transfer of the German Police University (DHPol) and the federal and state police forces in police security research
Publication of the “PolSiFo - Newsletter on knowledge transfer” (in German)
Support of networking in police security research and between science and police practice
Cooperation with the federal and state police forces in the police security research network (Network SiFo) and organisation of the network
Organisation of events on police security research
Collecting and providing information on national and international research projects involving German police forces (database on police security research)
Information and initial advice for federal and state police forces on national and international research funding programmes
Publication of “FoFöNews”, a newsletter on current research funding information on security research in cooperation with the Administration Unit III – Research Funding of the German Police University (in German)
Support in the formation of research consortia and cooperations
Assessment of police research needs and communication to national and international funding bodies
Representation of the German Police University in the Monitoring Committee of the Internal Security Fund (ISF) member state programme

Police Security Research Network (Network SiFo)

The Police Security Research Network (Network SiFo) is an association of the federal and state police forces and the German Police University. It focuses on mutual exchange on various issues of police security research and knowledge transfer. Thereby it supports the further development of police security research nationwide. Within the SiFo network, VEST SiFo cooperates closely with the contact persons of the federal and state police forces.

If you are interested in contact with the federal and state police forces on research issues, please do not hesitate to contact the VEST SiFo team.

Support in the Formation of Consortia

The VEST SiFo team supports those interested in research regarding the formation of research consortia and cooperations by arranging contacts in police research and practice.

Please do not hesitate to contact the VEST SiFo team if you are looking for research partners inside the German police forces to form a research consortium.

Database on Police Security Research

The database on police security research provides information on national and international research projects involving federal and state police forces as well as the German Police University. Data can be evaluated according to research topics, participating police organisations, funding institutions and other criteria.

We are happy to provide you with specific information and look forward to receiving your enquiries.