Professor David Bayley

David Bayley is a distinguished Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, State University of New York at Albany and is an acknowledged specialist in international criminal justice, with particular interest in policing. He has carried out extensive research programmes in India, Japan, Australia, Canada, Britain, Singapore and the United States. His work has focused on strategies of policing, police reform, accountability and the tactics of patrol officers in discretionary law-enforcement situations.

An internationally recognised expert in police accountability and human rights, David recently served as a consultant to the US government and the United Nations on police reform in Bosnia.

A key member of the Oversight Commissioner's evaluation team, David will have prime responsibility for human rights and accountability. His experience in working with police forces worldwide will provide valuable insight in looking at cooperation with other police services.