Dr. Gareth Stubbs

Dr Gareth Stubbs is an Assistant Professor of Policing and Security at Rabdan Academy, UAE, where he specialises in policing, leadership and security education. With 18 years of experience in UK policing, he has held senior operational and strategic positions and national roles supporting policing leadership and organisational reform. He specialises in police governance, organisational culture and evidence-based policing, with extensive experience in operational leadership, crisis negotiation and international police education. His work has contributed to national policing improvement initiatives, including leadership development and institutional reform. Dr Stubbs regularly contributes to international policing research, professional development and academic publications. He is the co-author of *Policing the UAE* (Routledge, 2026) and has written on policing smart cities, bringing a combination of operational experience and academic expertise to discussions on emerging technologies, c