West Mercia Chief Constable Alex Murray discusses evidence-based policing and the role of the UK Society for Evidence Based Policing (SEBP).
Evidence-based practice is crucial in determining the effectiveness of policing activities and ensuring integrity in decision-making. The SEBP, led by police officers, aims to professionalize policing through evidence-based practice.
Similar organizations exist in Australia, New Zealand, the US, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden. Murray provides examples of both ineffective and effective policing strategies based on evidence. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and international cooperation among SEBPs to share knowledge and improve policing practices.
Takeaways
- Evidence-based practice is essential in determining the effectiveness of policing activities.
- The UK Society for Evidence Based Policing (SEBP) aims to professionalize policing through evidence-based practice.
- Collaboration and international cooperation among SEBPs are crucial for sharing knowledge and improving policing practices.
- Examples of both ineffective and effective policing strategies based on evidence were discussed.
Sound Bites
- “Evidence-based practice takes a scientific view using scientific method around whether something is effective or not.”
- “The Society of Evidence-Based Policing seeks to professionalize itself through evidence-based practice.”
- “There are famous examples of things that people think are brilliant ideas but the evidence shows they’re not effective.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting
01:04 The Importance of Evidence-Based Policing
06:16 Collaboration and International Cooperation Among SEBPs
09:59 Examples of Ineffective and Effective Policing Strategies
12:21 Tackling Knife Crime Through Evidence-Based Policing
14:45 The Future of the Society for Evidence-Based Policing
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