‘This is not a drill’: Police and partnership preparedness for consequences of the climate crisis

This scoping study investigates the state of preparedness of the police and their partners for the potential consequences of the climate crisis in a United Kingdom (UK) context. The research engaged participants at strategic, tactical and operational levels of planning and operations, and conducted...

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1. VerfasserIn: Lydon, David (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Hallenberg, Katja ; Kapageorgiadou, Violeta
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2025
In: International journal of police science & management
Jahr: 2025, Band: 27, Heft: 1, Seiten: 16-30
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England and Wales
police science
civil contingencies
Community safety
local resilience
Climate crisis
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Zusammenfassung:This scoping study investigates the state of preparedness of the police and their partners for the potential consequences of the climate crisis in a United Kingdom (UK) context. The research engaged participants at strategic, tactical and operational levels of planning and operations, and conducted a thematic analysis of qualitative data to identify key themes: climate change impacts; why the police should care; prioritisation and preparation; and enabling and impeding factors. The results suggest that the police and their partners may be ill-prepared for the gamut of possible consequences. Preparedness appears hampered by a narrow focus on legislated requirements, short-term planning, lack of funding and resources, and limited prescience. Recommendations are made for redefining planning parameters, strengthening central government engagement, amplifying awareness and understanding of trend analyses, prioritisation of ‘futures’ thinking, ethical considerations and collaborative preparedness. The study has implications for law, public policy and professional practice in the UK, and other global jurisdictions seeking to develop risk assessment processes and preparedness for the consequences of climate change.
ISSN:1478-1603
DOI:10.1177/14613557241248295