About These Events
The Northern Ireland Policing Board and Police Service of Northern Ireland, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University, are hosting a series of events to mark 25 years of the new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland.
Three Conversations with Purpose events are being held to reflect on progress over the last 25 years and facilitate public discussion on current policing issues and discuss future expectations for the policing service and policing oversight.
These events can be attended in person or online.
Event Registration
Event Agenda
18:30-19:00 |
Registration |
19:00-19:05 |
Welcome and Housekeeping
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19:05-19:20 |
Foundations and Future: Policing 2026 and Beyond. |
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The Issues For Discussion. Ulster University |
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19:20-20:25 |
Panel Discussion |
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Board Chair PSNI Senior Officer PCSP Representative (s) |
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20:25-20:35 |
Final Remarks and Close |
Our Speakers
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Northern Ireland Policing Board
Northern Ireland Policing Board
Northern Ireland Policing Board Chair Brendan Mullan will contribute to the panel discussion.
Chief Executive Sinead Simpson will act as moderator at the Belfast and Derry/Londonderry events.
The Policing Board is an independent public body made up of 10 Political and 9 Independent Members to ensure for all the people of Northern Ireland an effective, efficient, impartial, representative and accountable police service. Its primary statutory duty is oversight of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
You can find out more about the Policing Board’s role and work here: Northern Ireland Policing Board
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Police Service of Northern Ireland
One of the Chief Officers on the PSNI Leadership Team will contribute to the panel discussion.
You can find out more about policing in your area by visiting Police Service of Northern Ireland
Policing and Community Safety Partnerships
Policing and Community Safety Partnerships
Joining the panel discussion will be Independent Members from some of the local Policing and Community Safety Partnerships operating across Northern Ireland. PCSPs, which are supported by the Policing Board and Department of Justice, work with the community to identify issues of concern in local areas and prepare plans to deliver practical solutions.
You can find out more about their role and work here: Policing and Community Safety Partnerships
Ulster University
Ulster University
At the event, the issues for discussion will be set out by academics from Ulster University who have researched and written extensively on policing and criminal justice matters.
Professor Duncan Morrow is currently UU Director of Community Engagement and Dr Jonny Byrne is a lecturer and tutor in criminology and criminal justice in the School of Criminology, Social Policy and Politics.
Dr Gaby Nugent- Stephens will act as Moderator at the Dungannon event.