Agency for Security Research, Criminology, and Criminal Policy
To make the right decisions for tomorrow, one needs secure foundations today. The agency operates independently, based on sound scientific principles, and with practical relevance.
The Agency for Security Research, Criminology, and Criminal Policy GmbH is an independent and impartial research and consulting institution that collects data and conducts analyses for public clients, associations, foundations, and businesses. Additionally, the agency develops practical recommendations for decision-makers in the three areas of security research, criminology, and criminal policy. Furthermore, it also supports implementation, both from a legal perspective and through the evaluation of measures.
This is what the agency stands for:
Knowledge gain and innovation
Evidence-based action
Social progress
Concentration of expertise from various disciplines
At present, the agency employs lawyers, social scientists, criminologists, and security managers who are not only academically qualified but also actively work in law enforcement agencies, security organizations, or the judiciary and other areas of legal practice. As a result, they possess practical insights into current realities. The interdisciplinary composition allows for well-founded research on cross-cutting issues. Moreover, it enables the development of integrative solutions.
Security research
- Development of security management procedures
- Implementation and evaluation of security procedures
Criminology
Criminal policy
Innovative with a strong research infrastructure
In the agency, innovative research approaches are pursued, and space is given to new ideas and methodological approaches. The agency has a modern research infrastructure and facility that is crucial for scientific studies. This enables advanced data collection and processing.
Methodological Competence
- Analytical evaluation of official statistics such as police and judicial statistics
- Evaluation of quantitative and qualitative data
- Data collection using quantitative surveys (online and offline)
- Data collection using qualitative methods
- Surveys of experts
- Delphi surveys
- Data collection using non-reactive methods
- Data acquisition using Open Source Intelligence
- Biographical research
- Post-mortem event investigations
Societal benefit
The results of the agency’s work are aimed at addressing societal challenges. The agency regularly publishes research findings in scientific journals, produces reports for policymakers and the public, organizes conferences and training sessions, and is engaged in disseminating expertise to the general public.