In this conversation, Simon Williams shares his extensive experience in evidence-based policing, discussing its importance in building trust within communities and improving police effectiveness. He reflects on his career journey from the West Midlands Police to his roles in Australia and New Zealand, emphasizing the significance of education and learning from failures in implementing successful policing strategies. Williams encourages future leaders in policing to embrace evidence-based approaches to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Takeaways

• Evidence-based policing is crucial for building public trust.
• Simon Williams has a diverse policing background across multiple countries.
• Learning from failures is essential in policing.
• Education plays a significant role in effective policing.
• The importance of partnerships in policing initiatives.
• Evidence-based approaches can reduce crime and reoffending.
• Policing should focus on addressing root causes of crime.
• The Cambridge Police Executive Programme offers valuable insights.
• Small changes can lead to significant improvements in policing.
• Future leaders in policing should embrace evidence-based practices.

Sound Bites

• “The police are the public and the public are the police.”
• “Evidence-based policing cuts right to the heart of trust.”
• “We learn far more from failing than succeeding.”

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Evidence-Based Policing
02:35 – Simon Williams’ Policing Journey
05:51 – Learning from Failures in Policing
08:39 – The Impact of Education on Policing
12:01 – Encouragement for Future Leaders in Policing

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