January 21st 2025 Webinar – Case Control Study of Police Resignations in London, Ontario between 2007 – 2023 with Jessica Mullen and Sarah Harmer

Jessica Mullen has been a member of the London Police Service for 12 years. She is currently a Sergeant in the Major Crime Section. Jessica spent three years as a member of the Evidence Based Policing Unit where she gained valuable experience in both theoretical and practical applications of EBP. In July 2024, Jessica graduated from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom with an MSt in Applied Criminology and Police Management. Jessica has an Honors degree in Criminology from the University of Windsor. Her background in policing includes experience in front-line patrol, Internet Child Exploitation, and Sexual Assault and Child Abuse. Outside of her career, Jessica loves animals and exploring the world through travel.

Sarah Harmer has a M.A in forensic Psychology from Carleton University which she completed under the advisement of Dr. Craig Bennell in the Police Research Lab, and a B.A in psychology with a research specialization from Wilfrid Laurier University. Prior to joining the London Police Service (LPS) Sarah worked in the private sector as a research analyst and manager. Since joining LPS 5 years ago Sarah has continued to take courses through the IACA, Alpha Group, Cambridge University, and more. Sarah has presented at multiple conferences and forums sharing her knowledge of evidence-based policing (EBP). Sarah is the crime analyst jointly assigned to the Evidence Based Policing Unit and the Uniformed Division, she utilizes her academic background to support EBP projects and research while applying the concepts to front line (UD) crime analysis. Recently, Sarah was recognized by the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement (OWLE) and won the Civilian Achievement Award in 2024.