In this presentation, Simon Williams of KPMG and the Australia and New Zealand Society of Evidence Based Policing (ANZSEBP) discusses his experiences and insights into evidence-based policing, focusing on behavioural insights and innovative interventions in Australia and New Zealand.

He highlights the importance of addressing issues like failure to appear in court and the effectiveness of focus deterrence approaches in reducing recidivism.

Simon emphasizes the need for scalable interventions and the role of procedural justice in policing, encouraging practitioners to implement simple, cost-effective solutions to improve community outcomes.

Takeaways

• Simon emphasizes the importance of behavioural insights in policing.
• Failure to appear in court is a significant issue that can be addressed with better communication.
• Scaling interventions requires a systematic approach and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Focus deterrence has proven effective in reducing recidivism rates among violent offenders.
• Simple interventions can lead to significant changes in community safety and offender behavior.
• Engaging with offenders through procedural justice can transform police-community relationships.
• The role of leadership is crucial in fostering a culture of innovation in policing.
• Collaboration and sharing of best practices across jurisdictions can enhance policing strategies.
• Understanding the needs of offenders can lead to more effective interventions.
• Policing should focus on long-term solutions rather than short-term arrests.

Sound Bites

• “This is the tip of the iceberg.”
• “You must go to court in bold red.”
• “How do we scale this?”

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Simon and His Journey
02:05 – Overview of Behavioral Insights in Policing
04:20 – Addressing Failure to Appear in Court
12:14 – Scaling Interventions in Policing
14:10 – Focus Deterrence Approach in Victoria
23:07 – Innovative Approaches in Brisbane

People can join the SEPB for free via https://www.sebp.police.uk/join.