ICT4COP Center

The ICT4COP Center conducts leading research and education on community-based policing (COP) and post-conflict police reform. Focusing on human security, the Center explores innovative approaches to policing and security in fragile contexts. Building on the EU-funded ICT4COP project (2015–2020), it continues to address key challenges across regions including Latin America, South-Eastern Europe, Africa, and South Asia, with crosscutting themes such as youth, gender, technology, and police training.

Our Beginnings

A European Commission Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation project exploring community-oriented policing and police reform in post-conflict settings was the beginning of the ICT4COP Center.

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ICT4COP AROUND THE WORLD

Our case studies examine how community-oriented policing (COP) can be strengthened through trust, good governance, and police culture. By integrating digital tools, we explore how technology enhances collaboration and builds more sustainable relationships between communities and the police.

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World map showing highlighted countries with location markers around the world - Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and Oceania. Locations that the centre has worked in and with.

News

  • ICT4COP welcomes interns for autumn 2026

    Click here to learn more about them!

  • Ingrid Nyborg at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health (LEPH2026) | LEEDS

    Ingrid Nyborg joined LEPH2026 to present her research on human security, community resilience and the role of community-oriented policing in crisis preparedness, while contributing to wider discussions on prevention, public health and emerging challenges in public safety.

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  • NorDev Conference at NMBU

    The 8th Joint Nordic Development Research Conference (NorDev) was held this year at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) from September 24 to 26, 2025. Several of the Center’s members were present and participated in panels and discussions.

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  • MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow Ingri Bøe Buer Presents Research on Peace Formation and Community Security in Brazil

    Ingri Bøe Buer participated in the VIII Encontro Brasileiro de Estudos para a Paz in Brazil, presenting three research works on peace formation, abolition, and community alternatives to security in Rio de Janeiro's favelas.

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  • The first run of our "Strengthening local societal security and preparedness" course.

    Our new pilot course begins on 9 November, exploring how cooperation, trust and lessons from Ukraine can strengthen local security and preparedness.

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Meet the Team

Behind everything we do is a team of people who truly care. We bring our full selves to the table—open-minded, collaborative, and ready to make something great.

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