This highlights package explores the evolving landscape of policing, focusing on the rise of cybercrime and the potential role of volunteers in addressing this challenge. It discusses the skills gap in law enforcement, the effectiveness of community mobilization programs, and innovative volunteer models in cities like Toronto.
The dialogue also highlights the importance of evidence-based policing and the need for better training for volunteer officers, as well as the expansion of their roles in various policing functions.
Cybercrime is exploding while police face a huge skills gap. Andrew Morley reveals how specialist volunteers and tech partners could be policing’s secret weapon in the digital fight against crime.
https://policing.tv/videos/how-abu-dhabis-volunteers-fight-crime/
Merari reveals why the Philippines’ community-mobilisation programme struggles: police target easy areas, face heavy bureaucracy, and lack support—leaving the model unable to reduce crime despite years of effort.
https://policing.tv/videos/inside-community-mobilisation-lessons-from-the-philippines/
Toronto Police show how 300 volunteers thrive: auxiliaries explore all 16 divisions, choose where they fit best, and join neighbourhood teams focused on community engagement—not frontline risk.
https://policing.tv/videos/inside-torontos-volunteer-policing-program/
Research reveals a surprising truth: volunteer officers are expected to use evidence-based policing, yet most learn it informally from colleagues. Instead of new ideas, old habits spread—highlighting a critical gap in training
https://policing.tv/videos/evidence-based-policing-the-missing-volunteers/
Volunteers are stepping into new policing roles — from cyber and vulnerability work to frontline investigations. By bringing specialist skills from outside policing, they’re helping forces tackle demand and strengthen community safety
https://policing.tv/videos/why-volunteer-of…ngs-secret-asset/
Takeaways
- Cybercrime is projected to reach $14 trillion by 2028.
- There is a significant skills gap in law enforcement agencies.
- Volunteering has historical roots in policing.
- Community mobilization programs face bureaucratic challenges.
- Toronto’s volunteer model emphasizes community engagement.
- Evidence-based policing knowledge is often informally learned.
- Volunteers can fill critical roles in investigations.
- Employer-supported policing can enhance community safety.
- The diversity of volunteer roles in policing is expanding.
- Community support is essential for effective policing.
Chapters
00:00 The Rise of Cybercrime and Volunteer Policing
02:51 Challenges in Community Mobilization in the Philippines
06:10 Toronto’s Volunteer Policing Model
09:04 Evidence-Based Policing and Training Gaps
11:59 Expanding Volunteer Roles in Policing
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