Journal profile · Social Sciences-Law
Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
ISSN 1833-5330 · eISSN 2159-5364 · Taylor & Francis
Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism: impact factor 1.2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 150 days to acceptance (55 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 23% (journal website); 48 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism is published by Taylor & Francis. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence, Intelligence, Security, War Strategy and Policing Practices and Perceptions, together about 41% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science and Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (JPICT) provides an international forum for research on the areas of policing, intelligence, and terrorism studies, and their interactions. JPICT accepts original theoretical and conceptual perspectives as well as new empirical research on contemporary security issues relating to these themes. Published research draws on multiple disciplines and is oriented towards bridging the gap between scholarly and practitioner communities. The Journal provides a unique emphasis on research that examines the professions and practicalities of policing, intelligence, and counter terrorism, as well as on their intersections in theory and practice. Accepted articles may focus on a single theme and be purely research focussed, or may combine original research with practical considerations and insights drawn from practitioner and policymaker communities. The Journal also provides a space in its Forum section for scholarly practitioners to contribute to debates and cutting-edge perspectives in these fields. The Journal makes an essential contribution for academics, practitioners, and policymakers concerned with policing, intelligence, and terrorism and counter terrorism. Peer review policy All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening. Research articles for both regular issues and special issues are subject to peer review by at least two independent expert referees. All peer review is double-anonymous. Special issue introductions containing no original research, forum articles, and book reviews are reviewed by the journal's editorial team and are not subject to anonymised peer review.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Law
Editor-in-chief Julian DrooganPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Australia 4 (4 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceSocial Sciences24.9%
- Intelligence, Security, War StrategySocial Sciences8.3%
- Policing Practices and PerceptionsSocial Sciences7.8%
- Political Conflict and GovernanceSocial Sciences5.9%
- Crime Patterns and InterventionsSocial Sciences5.8%
- Crime, Illicit Activities, and GovernanceSocial Sciences4.8%
- Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle EastSocial Sciences4.8%
- Global Security and Public HealthSocial Sciences4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- CiteScore Q1 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 2.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.87LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.87Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 101OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.93OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.48%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 33LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 3Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 92,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 519 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 17 | 27 |
| 2025 | 48 | 17 | 44 |
| 2024 | 19 | 6 | 38 |
| 2023 | 38 | 12 | 131 |
| 2022 | 22 | 7 | 126 |
| 2021 | 38 | 7 | 227 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
150 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 99 days – 200 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 11 days (55 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 181 days
- Sample
- 55 articles with submission and acceptance dates (104 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 23%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 31 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 48 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 22 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Open access, Peer review
- AI use The security implications of AI-Generated CBRN disinformation
Zenobia Homan et al. Discussion | Published online: 18 Aug 2026
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review policy
Research articles are subject to peer review by at least two independent expert referees. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening. Research articles for both regular issues and special issues are subject to peer review by at least two independent expert referees. All peer review is double-anonymous.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1833-5330
- Electronic ISSN
- 2159-5364
- Society / sponsor
- Macquarie University
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 21, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
What is the impact factor of Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.2 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.7, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism?
Based on the dates recorded on 55 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 150 days (interquartile range 99–200 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 23%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism based?
Of the 4 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Australia (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .