The direct transfer of new research findings to society and police is ensured by close involvement in teaching and training events, so that police and security-related professional practice can benefit directly. 

Research at the German Police University (DHPol) is based on the integrative approach of administrative and police science. It sees police as a core area of public security administration. This is in close interaction with social developments. Research is mainly focused on the following areas:

• Management, organisation and administration,
• operations management, traffic and communication, as well as
• Crime Investigation and Law.

These focal points are also reflected in the three DHPol departments.