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Yesterday, I had the privilege of presenting alongside Dr. Tuncay Durna, in a session moderated by Dr. Simon Lee, on the topic of Race and Ethnicity in Policing as part of Black History Month. Our presentation critically examined the reclamation of narratives surrounding policing, with particular emphasis on the structural and systemic barriers contributing to the underrepresentation of minority groups in law enforcement. We also analyzed the factors that perpetuate this underrepresentation, evaluated police responses to the civil unrest witnessed during the summer, and addressed the complex challenges posed by the increasing role of technology in disseminating misinformation and disinformation within the context of policing. #BHM #Policing #RaceAndEthnicity #ReclaimingNarratives #Misinformation #DiversityInPolicing #BNU

What does the public want and expect from local police?🚓 With trust in policing at an all-time low following a series of scandals and internal investigations, researchers at the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre (co-led by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Leeds) set out to answer this question.📊 Click here to discover what the research has found: https://lnkd.in/e-55z_Pk University of York UCL Adam Crawford Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre #LawAtLeeds #LawLeeds125 #ResearchWithImpact #MinimumPolicingStandards

Understanding history on specific calendar days helps students connect past events with present realities, enriching their learning experience. 🕰️. On 👮♂️ 28th September 1829, Sir Robert Peel established the Metropolitan Police Service, the first modern police force. 🚔👮♀️ This pivotal moment in UK history marked the birth of law enforcement as we know it, shaping public safety and creating a model followed worldwide. 🌍⚖️ 🔗 Explore history to better understand today! #milesaheadsolution, #historyoftheday, #studentlife

As the Oracy Commission report confirmed, oracy education is more important than just making boring speeches in class. It also means helping young people get the best out of interactions in society – such as with the police. Watch our new video from the Speaking Citizens project here to see how our research can help rewrite the conversation around police stops: #SpeakingCitizens Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

NPI recently published a new essay as part of our iconic Ideas in American Policing series. In "Can We Fix the "Crisis of Legitimacy" in American Policing?" Dr. Dennis P. Rosenbaum challenges what it means to create effective and tangible police reform. He explains the importance of standardized data collection and performance metrics in determining the quality of police activity—metrics that analyze scale and community sentiment. Explore his ideas: https://hubs.li/Q02BBLHk0

“People take a very process-based approach to questions about ‘what the police are for’. They are less exercised about the outcomes police might achieve than the processes through which policing is conducted. People feel very strongly that, as a desired minimum, police should be responsive, fair and respectful, as well as engaged and ‘present’.” In our new guest feature✍, Adam Crawford, University of York and University of Leeds, discusses the need for a re-evaluation and redesigning, based on social science evidence, of the contribution of the police🚓 and partner services to public safety. Social science research suggests the following: ➡ An urgent need to redesign a whole-system approach that harnesses the roles of diverse public, private and voluntary organisations and clarifies the role of the police. ➡ An ethical commitment to providing appropriate care by individuals possessing the skills, training and competencies to best address the needs of vulnerable populations. ➡ A need for a major review of the coordination and governance framework and funding of public safety focused on harm prevention. Read now ➡ https://lnkd.in/eKwD-FWy #Policing #Police #Crime #PublicSafety

Day 1 of the Police Superintendents' Association Conference 2024 led to a lot of great conversations with senior police leaders from across the UK about neurodiversity. We heard about the wonderful work taking place to create meaningful change. We are passionate about helping leaders understand how embracing and learning about neurodiversity could lead to outcomes like: - Reduced staff absenteeism, improved support systems and higher staff retention rates. - Strengthened public trust and confidence in police investigations through a more inclusive approach. - More effective crime reduction strategies and improved support for victims and witnesses. - Reduction in pressure on the criminal justice system through better diversionary schemes that provide more appropriate out of court disposals. - Strengthening community relations through a more diverse and understanding approach to policing. - We can develop innovative problem-solving strategies by embracing the unique perspectives of neurodivergent thinking. We're looking forward to day 2 where we discuss the future of policing and how neurodiversity plays a part in this.

Another publication this year that’s especially close to my heart is one I co-authored with Ho Lawrence, published in Current Issues in Criminal Justice Sydney Institute of Criminology. In this piece, we explore the boundary between private and public policing in Hong Kong. Abstract: There is a growing prevalence of privately owned public spaces amid urban development. These private premises, such as shopping malls and school campuses, are typically managed by private security guards, but the police may intervene in exceptional circumstances. Intellectual debates concerning the blurring boundaries between public and private space in policing have emerged in Western democracies, particularly regarding the accountability of private policing personnel. This study addresses this under-researched yet significant transformation: What are the implications of the increasing ambiguity between public and private spheres in policing? We examined several incidents in Hong Kong in 2019, using court cases to explore this ‘invisible boundary’. The findings challenge the oversimplified perception of the public and private dichotomy and suggest a de facto expansion of public police authority under the ‘pluralisation of policing’. You can read it here:

Excited to share the Future Policing Institutes April 2024 Newsletter! In today's America, where societal divisions seem more pronounced than ever, police leadership faces a crucial challenge in navigating this polarized landscape. Understanding how to lead in such an environment isn't just important; it's essential for fostering trust, maintaining order, and ensuring justice. Police leaders must grasp the complexities of diverse communities, empathize with contrasting viewpoints, and prioritize impartiality in their decision-making. Effective leadership in policing demands the ability to bridge divides, promote dialogue, and uphold the principles of fairness and equality under the law. By embracing these responsibilities, police leaders can help steer law enforcement agencies towards building stronger connections with the communities they serve, ultimately contributing to a safer and more cohesive society. We hope you will gain some insights from this most recent publication from the FPI. #futurepolicinginstitute #policing #polarization #americanpolicing #bias #policeleadership