In this episode of Reducing Crime, host Jerry Ratcliffe interviews criminologist David Weisburd. They discuss Weisburd's career, his work on hotspots policing and procedural justice, and his advice for young scholars. Weisburd emphasizes the importance of focusing on long-term research questions rather than being swayed by current trends or immediate concerns. He also discusses the misconceptions surrounding hotspots policing, including the assumption that it is solely about heavy-handed policing and the belief that displacement is inevitable. Weisburd highlights the need for more funding and support for policing research, particularly in areas such as training and strategies. He also suggests that community engagement and collaboration are crucial in addressing crime and reducing the burden on the police.

#66 (David Weisburd)

A discussion on Policing & Family Harm with:
-Commander Alex Murray OBE, MSt (Cantab), Metropolitan Police Service and Chair of the Society of Evidence-Based Policing (UK)
-Superintendent Dave Cowan MSt (Cantab), Victoria Police and President, Australia-New Zealand Society of Evidence-Based Policing
-Simon Williams MSt (Cantab), and the team at New Zealand Police Evidence Based Policing Centre
-Renee Mitchell PhD, President of the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing 
-Inspector Dan Jones, Edmonton Police and member of the Research Advisory Committee of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police 
-Deputy Chief Constable Louisa Rolfe, West Midlands Police and National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Domestic Abuse for England & Wales
-Assistant Commissioner ç, Family Violence Command Victoria Police 
-Inspector Natasha Allen, New Zealand Police National Lead for Family Violence and Safer Whanau (Families)
-Anthony Morgan, Research Manager for the Serious and Organised Crime Research Lab, Australian Institute of Criminology

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Policing & Family Harm:International Perspectives on the response to COVID-19

A monthly podcast featuring conversations with influential thinkers in the police service and leading crime and policing researchers working to advance public safety. Often amusing, often enlightening, always informative. Jerry Ratcliffe (professor and former police officer) chats to a range of international guests covering police, policing, crime science, criminology, criminal justice, and public safety policy. Details and transcripts at reducingcrime.com/podcast.

#66 (David Weisburd)

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