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Distinguished Professor of Psychology Paul Taylor has been made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to science and technology in policing.

The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK.

Professor Taylor is currently the national . Based at the National Police Chiefs’ Council, his role is to deepen and expand policing’s use of science and technology to prevent crime and keep people safe.

Paul said: “I’m delighted to receive this recognition. I’ve had the privilege of working with many talented people over my career and see this honour as a celebration of the important work we’ve done together.

“Science sits at the heart of how we will improve policing in the years to come. While serving as CSA, I’ve had a front-row view of these contributions. They’re made without fanfare and have profoundly improved public safety. I’m pleased that the value of science and innovation is being recognised in this way.

Paul is internationally recognised for using behavioural science to improve policing and national security. His pioneering work on how we make sense of one another during conflict led to a model that is trained to police forces worldwide.

In 2012, he established the University’s institute for security research known as Security Lancaster, giving it a socio-technical focus that endures today.

In 2015, he established the UK’s hub for behavioural and social science for national security (). Commissioned by the ESRC with funding from the UK intelligence community and Home Office, CREST has supported over 160 researchers conduct research that add value to training, investigative practices, and policies.