Claudia Smith Cox

Claudia Smith Cox currently serves as Head of Education at the Metropolitan Police, a position held since September 2023. Previously, Claudia was a Principal Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth from September 2014 to September 2023, leading the Programme Area for Police Education Qualification Framework (PEQF) programmes and holding various roles including Senior Lecturer in Policing and Teaching Fellow in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Claudia gained valuable research experience as an Intern and Researcher for Hampshire Constabulary and the UK Ministry of Justice, focusing on hate crime and miscarriages of justice. Claudia also volunteered with Wings for Warriors (UK) to assist injured service personnel in adapting to careers in aviation. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Criminology & Criminal Justice and a BSc (Hons) in Criminology & Psychology, both from the University of Portsmouth.