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Keith Spiller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Southampton. His research interests center around surveillance, monitoring, and regulation, particularly in relation to security and counter-crime measures. He has a keen interest in the tacit knowledges employed by organizations and individuals to comply with regulations. His published work includes significant contributions to discussions on eBorders, money laundering, CCTV, and the effects of the Prevent Duty on security regimes. Current projects include 'Watch Groups: Citizen-led Policing, Digital Surveillance & Vulnerable Groups' sponsored by the Leverhulme Trust, and he has completed projects such as 'Visualising Suspicion: Art, Community Counter-Terrorism' and 'Desecuritising Higher Education.' With extensive experience supervising PhD students, he also teaches subjects ranging from surveillance to cybercrime and forensic science. Keith is actively involved in various editorial roles and research initiatives, contributing to discussions on societal implications of surveillance and crime prevention strategies.
University of Southampton • Southampton, England
Position focusing on research and teaching within the fields of Criminology and Sociology.