New Publication: Beyond Resources – Understanding Police Attitudes to Fraud

Umut Turksen and Dr Rasha Kassem have published a new article in *Policing: An International Journal* examining why fraud remains deprioritised by UK police, despite being the most common crime in the UK.

Drawing on interviews with 24 experienced police officers across a range of roles and ranks, the study shows that fraud is often perceived as a low-harm, low-priority offence compared to violent crime. Officers describe fraud cases as unattractive to investigate, with limited public attention and reluctant victims, contributing to a policing culture in which fraud is sidelined, and victim support is weakened.

The findings highlight that improving the policing of fraud requires more than additional resources. The authors call for cultural change within law enforcement, supported by targeted training, stronger collaboration with banks and technology firms, and greater investment in specialist expertise. Reframing fraud as a serious crime is essential to improving investigations, victim support and public trust—particularly for vulnerable groups most affected by fraud.

Read the full article in *Policing: An International Journal*, Vol. 49 No. 1 (Emerald)