Nerys Thomas of the College of Policing discusses the importance of evidence-based policing and the initiatives being undertaken by the College to support this approach.

She highlights the Crime Reduction Toolkit, the Practice Bank for sharing innovations, and various innovations in call management and victim feedback. The presentation also touches on the need for ongoing evaluation of policing practices and the development of a research control strategy to identify gaps in evidence and prioritize research questions.

Takeaways

• Evidence-based policing is essential for effective decision-making.
• The Crime Reduction Toolkit serves as a comprehensive resource for interventions.
• The Practice Bank allows for sharing and evaluating local policing innovations.
• Understanding what doesn’t work is crucial for improvement.
• Innovations in call management can significantly reduce response times.
• Automated feedback systems enhance victim engagement and satisfaction.
• Nudging techniques can effectively reduce crime rates, such as burglary.
• Ongoing evaluation of policing practices is necessary for continuous improvement.
• A research control strategy is being developed to address evidence gaps in policing.
• Collaboration and sharing of ideas are vital for advancing policing practices.

Sound Bites

• “Evidence-based practice is core to our hearts.”
• “We need to build a pipeline from innovation to what works.”
• “The Practice Bank is a one-stop shop for sharing innovations.”

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Evidence-Based Policing
02:23 – The Crime Reduction Toolkit
04:33 – The Practice Bank: Sharing Innovations
08:11 – Evaluating Innovations in Policing
11:50 – Innovations in Call Management
16:44 – Automating Victim Feedback
18:41 – Nudging Down Burglary Rates
19:26 – Future Innovations and Evaluations
23:57 – Research Control Strategy and Evidence Gaps

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