Dr Lisa Tompson
Te Puna Haumaru Centre for Security and Crime Science, University of Waikato
Dr Lisa Tompson is an Associate Professor and Director of Te Puna Haumaru Centre for Security and Crime Science at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. Her research focuses on understanding crime patterns, identifying opportunities for prevention, and strengthening the evidence base for effective policing and crime reduction.
With a background in police intelligence analysis, Lisa has extensive experience conducting applied research in partnership with police and other public agencies. Her work is closely aligned with the principles of evidence-based and problem-oriented policing, using rigorous research and analysis to understand crime problems, develop targeted interventions, and evaluate their implementation and effectiveness.
Lisa publishes regularly in leading international academic journals and is Co-Chair of the Crime and Justice Coordinating Group of the Campbell Collaboration, an internationally respected organisation dedicated to producing rigorous evidence syntheses to inform policy and practice. In this role, she also provides editorial leadership for systematic reviews of interventions to prevent crime and improve justice outcomes. She is a Trustee of the International Society of Crime Science and has a longstanding commitment to translating high-quality research into practical improvements in policing and crime prevention.