Policing radicalization
Project manager: Robin Andersson Malmros
Principal Investigator. Funded by Forte. SEK 2.7 million, 2024-2026.
In Sweden, there is a lack of research on how police employees understand radicalization as a phenomenon and how they work with the assessment and handling of potentially radicalized individuals. Against this background, this study will explore the following questions: How do police employees describe radicalization as a phenomenon and what knowledge sources do their understanding rely on? What processes, tools, and methods are used in connection with assessment work and handling of suspected radicalized individuals, and how do police employees perceive their suitability and effectiveness?