John Marriott
Lecturer
Law, Policing and Justice
Department of Law & Criminology , Royal Docks School Of Business And Law
I joined UEL in March 2022 after retiring from Thames Valley Police after 20 years of service. I was an accredited detective specialising in child protection and safeguarding. I work primarily on the training and education of police recruits to the Metropolitan Police in partnership with Babcock. I am module lead and provide teaching for the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP). I am also module lead on the Profession Policing Degree module, Community Partnerships and the Criminology Module Mentally Disordered Suspects, Defendants and Offenders.
Qualifications
- PGCert (Learning & Teaching in Higher Education)
- MSc Police Science and Managment
- BSc (Hons) Chemical Engineering
Areas Of Interest
- Policing
- Child protection
- Community policing and partnerships
OVERVIEW
Before joining the University of East London in 2022 I was a detective sergeant with 20 years of operation and leadership experience with Thames Valley police. For the last 10 years, I worked primarily in safeguarding vulnerable people. I have worked in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and for the last four years in the Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU) where I led a small team of detectives and managed serious complex crimes committed against children. During my career in policing, I also studied at Portsmouth University and completed a Foundation degree in Policing followed by a Master's in Police Science and Management. I have recently submitted my PhD proposal on the theme of decision-making in policing.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Research and Impact
Research Proposal on police decision making: "Not on my watch": the fear of getting it wrong.
Research Centre
PUBLICATIONS
Journal
Marriott, J and Paradise, A. (2024) Porn in the digital woods: a driver of children abusing children? Solicitors Journal
Policing Innovation, Enterprise and Learning Centre
A new approach to policing research that encapsulates the original Peelian Principles of 1829 but explores how to bring them up to date in a 21st century context has begun: to make policing by consent
Learn more about our workTEACHING
BSc (Hons) Policing Studies Top-Up
This course is for existing police personnel with over 3 years of service (and out of their probation), and for those who have recently retired.
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LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
Law with Criminology is a popular combination for anyone wanting to focus on law and gain valuable insights into the causes and consequences of crime.
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BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
Investigate the nature of crime and criminality and crime in contemporary societies, studying society's response through the criminal justice system.
Read more about this courseMODULES
- Police leadership, coaching and mentoring
- Safeguarding, public protection and vulnerability
- Crime investigation and intelligence management
- Community partnerships
- Mentally disordered suspects, defendants and offenders