Editorial foreword

Abstract

The European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin has conquered a very particular space in the academic community and among law enforcement practitioners because of its innovative way of approaching law enforcement subjects. 
Taking on this new challenge, we realised we needed to progress and step forward in law enforcement research, creating digital object identifiers (DOIs) for all our articles and editions while continuing to follow the policy 
of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) for this bulletin of keeping up with new technologies and advancing efforts to ensure open access. While continuing to publish our general editions, for 
which we welcome all submissions, and ensuring the timely availability of the research findings turning it into an online publication with a rapid publication policy, maintaining the conference editions and starting the new approach of publishing thematic editions is sure to benefit both readers and authors by highlighting and improving research into the very relevant topics covered by our training portfolio.
Adopting a thematic focus for our research bulletins represents a considerable evolution from our past editions. 
By concentrating on specific crime areas or evolving security topics, we aim to provide in-depth analysis, foster a deeper understanding of emerging threats and offer practical solutions that can be readily implemented in the field. Integrating focused research into our training programmes ensures that law enforcement officials are equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices to tackle contemporary challenges effectively.