Policing and Society Conference

2 - 3 October 2024

Akureyri, Iceland

For the 7th time, the Policing and Society Conference takes place at UNAK — The theme of this year's conference is Community Policing.

The Policing and Society Conference is a venue where Icelandic and international academics and professionals meet and converse about policing in a broad sense.

The main focus of community policing is close cooperation between the police and the local community for upholding law and order, preventing crime, and solving problems to work towards a better and safer society for all. The keynote speakers reflect the theme of this year’s conference.

Useful information:

• The conference runs from 9:00 Wednesday to 13:00 Thursday.

• Each presentation is allotted 25 minutes, which includes Q&A.

• Abstracts (maximum 250 words) should be submitted via email (goddsson@unak.is) no later than June 14.

• The conference registration fee is €55 per person and the program, coffee and refreshments are included.

• There will be a conference dinner Wednesday October 2.