Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Current Research Interests
Current research focuses on Organisational Behaviour, with particular focus in the public sector and public administration. Recent and current research includes my PhD thesis titled, "What's consent got to do with it? An examination of legitimacy, trust, and the police/public relationship in Scotland, United Kingdom", police training, police reform, alternate police delivery models, policing and mental health, education, teaching, and pedagogy.
I have additional experience in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and International Business.
Education/Academic qualification
Business, Master of Business Administration, Critical Analysis of the Current Measurement of Value in Policing and Testing the OMNIDEX OM30: A Proposed Replacement Model, University of Edinburgh Business School
10 Sept 2018 → 26 Nov 2019
Award Date: 26 Nov 2019
External positions
Committee Member - Education and Leadership Network, Scottish Institute for Policing Research
Sept 2024 → …
Committee Member - Police Community Relations Brokering Team, Scottish Institute for Policing Research
Sept 2024 → …
External Examiner - Buckinghamshire New University BSc (Hons) Professional Policing Degree, Buckinghamshire New University
Apr 2024 → …
Cross-College Ethics Advisory Group , Global Data Institute for Child Safety
20 Jul 2022 → …
UEBS Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Scottish Institute for Police Research, Scottish Institute for Policing Research
10 Dec 2021 → …
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Research output
- 3 Chapter
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Police training options to reduce violence in police-suspect encounters
Cotton, W. B., 29 Jan 2023, Police Use of Force Global Perspectives and Policy Implications. Albrecht, J. F. & den Heyer, G. (eds.). Springer, p. 85-109 25 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Police training and use of force: Methods to reduce violent encounters
Cotton, W. B., 31 May 2022, Understanding and Preventing Community Violence. Albrecht, J. F. & den Heyer, G. (eds.). Springer, p. 47-71 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Community-based approaches for mitigating risk, the potential for countering radicalization, and the prospects of gender mainstreaming
Cotton, W. B., 8 Nov 2021, Gender Mainstreaming in Counter-Terrorism Efforts in the Western Balkans. Metodi, H-J. & Marija, J. (eds.). Netherlands: IOS Press, Vol. 154. p. 73-86 15 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series - E: Human and Societal Dynamics; vol. 154).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Activities
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Good Cop - Bot Cop
Brad Cotton (Invited speaker)
18 Sept 2024Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research (External organisation)
Brad Cotton (Advisor)
29 Aug 2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of network
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research (External organisation)
Brad Cotton (Advisor)
21 Aug 2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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KIrking of Edinburgh Council and High Constable Moderator 2024
Brad Cotton (Participant)
2 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Engagement – Media article or participation
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Public Management Review (Journal)
Brad Cotton (Peer reviewer)
24 Apr 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
Press/Media
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Standardised training for police needed: De-escalation training can improve trust in police.
11/08/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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