CENTRIC

Date:
May 2012

Research Centre:
Communication and Computing Research Centre

CENTRIC is a multi disciplinary and end-user centric research body, located within Cultural, Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI) at Sheffield Hallam University.

The strategic aim of CENTRIC is to facilitate the triangulation between the four key stakeholders in the security domain

citizens
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
industry
academia

The mission of CENTRIC is to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners policy makers and the public to focus on applied research in the Security domain. The Centre's activities will be firmly underpinned by due consideration for citizen perspectives, the interests and engagement of all end users, as well as key societal issues and relevant ethical issues.

CENTRIC research agenda

The initial foci for CENTRIC are

applied research in the security and intelligence domains with specific focus on terrorism and organised crime
use of communication technologies (from surveillance systems to the use of social media) in the promotion of public order, and the avoidance and resolution of crisis situations
professional skill development for LEAs and other relevant stakeholders

CENTRIC has close links with local, national and international LEAs and security specialist group. CENTRIC is currently collaborating with a number of law enforcement agencies. CENTRIC is also collaborating with leading technology providers.

The staff and partners of CENTRIC have a strong applied orientation and a proven track record in the following topics