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This Scheme is established to enable current serving officers to undertake a study tour, which will contribute to the development of their professionalism and help the Police Service of Northern Ireland deliver a better service to the community. ‘ Policing Business Crime’ is the theme for this year. The ten crime types covered in the Deputy Chief Constable’s business crime strategy are: Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Extortion, Violent Crime, Criminal Finance, Technology-enabled crime, Intellectual Property Theft and Counterfeit currency. Applicants may choose to research one or more of these crime types.
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The Bursary Scheme in the year 2008 will be awarded to up to five officers to enable them to travel to their chosen country for a period of up to one month. The scheme is not aimed primarily at attachment to other Police organisations but also at partnerships with organisations working in and with communities.
The Bursary, which will be worth a maximum of £5000, will cover the cost of travel and subsistence. Salary will continue to be paid by PSNI. This Scheme is accredited by the University of Ulster.
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Any currently serving officer with more than five years service at 1st January 2008 up to and including Inspector rank. There is no academic standard required. Officers who have previously been awarded a bursary are excluded from this year’s scheme.
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Completed online by clicking here |
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Downloaded and printed and returned to: RUC George Cross Office, PSNI Headquarters, Brooklyn, 65 Knock Road, Belfast
NOTE: The Adobe Acrobat Plugin is required to view the application form. Download the plugin by clicking here.
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Obtained from the RUC George Cross Office, PSNI Headquarters, Brooklyn, 65 Knock Road, Belfast BT5 6LE. Telephone 028 9070 0116. |
Completed application forms must be returned to the above address by Friday 14 March 2008.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all the necessary details are included on the application form.
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A panel consisting of the Trustees of the Foundation with a non-voting observer from PSNI will meet to shortlist the applications. Applicants who are successful at this stage will be invited for interview in Belfast by 18 April 2008 to present their proposal. This may involve a presentation of their project.
Preference may be given to applicants who have no previous experience of attachments to external organisations.
The applicant should develop ideas and demonstrate in the application form the anticipated impact in Northern Ireland.
Successful applicants will be required to plan their own journey although help with developing contacts abroad may be available.
On completion of travel applicants will be required to complete a written report to the RUCGC Foundation and may be required to present the findings to other interested groups.
On completion of the scheme accreditation by the University of Ulster will be given.
Those applicants who are unsuccessful will be informed in writing as soon as possible after the closing date for applications.
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