Mr Oliver Clark-Darby BSc, MSc
Postgraduate Research Student
Oliver is a PhD student currently studying Criminology as part of the division of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology.
Legibus et armis
Qualifications:
BSc Applied Social Sciences: General Pathway
MSc Criminology
Having undertaken a diverse Undergraduate degree, it gave me time to explore the Social Sciences at the University of Southampton to find what I enjoyed doing. With an existing interest in policing, I chose to specialise in Criminology and I subsequently wrote my final dissertation in this area: 'Does becoming an Authorised Firearms Officer in a British Police Service change an officer’s opinions of his/her legitimacy or accountability?'
I then furthered my studies by undertaking a Masters in Criminology, also at the University of Southampton, allowing me to build on areas of research I had started at Undergraduate. Once again, the focus was on policing, and the use of armed police within Great Britain. My dissertation concentrated on the training of armed police: 'An examination of Authorised Firearms Officers in training.'