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These are outcomes public services must avoid through on-going audits and reviews.

New publication alert! Taser Use in Scotland: a Qualitative Study of Police Officer and Community Perspectives in the European Journal of Criminal Policy and Research. This study delves into police and public views on Taser deployment in Scotland. Using comprehensive qualitative data, we highlight findings from interviews with 13 Specialized Training Officers (STOs), responses from 88 police officers, and focus groups involving 66 community members in western Scotland. Findings indicate officers largely perceive Tasers as an effective deterrent against violent crime, enhancing community safety. However, while the general public is predominantly supportive, concerns arise regarding potential misuse against youth and risks posed to vulnerable populations. These apprehensions cast doubts over further Taser expansions. The study underscores key considerations for future policies, operational practices, and research. https://lnkd.in/gTi8RFxJ Thanks to Ross Deuchar, PhD and colleagues.

Chief constables in England and Wales are planning a strategy to promote policing history and say it will link to the National Police Race Action Plan and their work to prevent violence against women and girls; Policing Insight’s Ian Weinfass spoke to national lead on police heritage Peter Gillett and other experts to explore the issue. ❝Heritage, the paper stated, provides opportunities to connect with communities ‘in new and innovative ways’ as well as giving officers a sense of belonging to the organisation in which they work.❞ ❝The paper also highlighted the negative impact of museums being closed down by forces, stating that this affects both the retired officers volunteering to run the facilities, and community trust.❞ ❝There is significant overlap with heritage and records management pertaining to the retention of historic records, and we have started several conversations and identified gaps where there hasn’t been much guidance previously.❞ - Pete Gillett, National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) heritage lead ❝It’s really important that for more recent material that may be more randomly stored by police forces – including now digitally stored – there is an agreed archiving policy with local archive offices, who are best suited to be able to preserve heritage for the future.❞ - Dr Timothy Brain, former Gloucestershire chief constable ❝I find it somewhat surprising that there’s an NPCC portfolio holder for police heritage and they’re trying to link it to greater engagement when all they need to look at is the principles of policing by Sir Robert Peel – that’s the heritage they should be focusing on.❞ - Ruwan Uduwerage-Perera MA, MSc, FHEA, FRSA, University of East London ❝Our heritage gives us unique opportunities as an engagement tool – and the strategy will hopefully enable us to really gather support across all forces.❞ - Pete Gillett, NPCC heritage lead [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] https://lnkd.in/eZXmyZrz #lawenforcement #policing #police #legitimacy

"We're working for the day when a policeman, an official, a representative of law and order is not perceived as the enemy - as the source of danger and symbol of oppression."  - Sargent Shriver 1966 This quote was used by Jamie Price, former executive director of the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute, and myself in an article we wrote after completing our USDOJ-funded pilot project, the Retaliatory Violence Insight Project with Memphis, TN and Lowell, MA in 2015 - the project that formed the basis for Insight Policing. Sargent Shriver's call rings as true today in 2024 as it did in 2015 as it did in 1966. The goal that Shriver names is still a core element of Insight Policing’s vision – that officers can change public perceptions of law enforcement by what they do in each encounter. Having the right tools for navigating conflict behavior is an essential part of that challenge. Read our article here: https://lnkd.in/ekEQjBa5

🚨 Interesting research alert! 🚨 New research continues to support the positive benefits of pretrial improvement! New Jersey’s successful pretrial reforms resulted in more people’s liberty before trial with no negative impact on gun violence.   This is just the latest in a growing body of research that shows legal and evidence-based pretrial advancements can enhance community well-being and safety 👉https://lnkd.in/gsBH_9eQ

There is good work being done in this world by good people. One of them is Marcel Brunel-Emotional Regulation Expert. Marcel works with over a hundred police and first responder agencies in Texas guiding learning about emotional literacy and regulation. We all need these skills, but for those with the responsibility to find a path through often challenging situations, they are critical. "Dignity in Policing" is a book, but it is much more than that. It is an organization committed to elevating dignity as a driving force in our culture and communities. When we live in dignity we naturally extend dignity to others. What could elevate our lives today more than that? #dignityinpolicing #emotionalliteracy #emotionalregulation

We have a lot of work to do to rebuild confidence with Gen Z, but the piece articulates the reasons, challenges and potential solutions. There is a critical need for targeted interventions to rebuild trust among younger generations, thereby securing the future legitimacy of policing. https://lnkd.in/eyktRgC2

In a response to an earlier article exploring the strategic direction of Police Scotland, former President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents Prof Niven Rennie argues that financial constraint – both in policing and across the public sector – is a key factor in determining the priorities for the force, and calls for support for Chief Constable Jo Farrell’s efforts to navigate these challenges, as well as a more unified public sector approach. ❝The root cause of these issues are largely financial, with £200 million slashed annually from Scotland’s policing budget since the national service’s inception – a total of £2bn lost.❞ ❝In truth, it is a more holistic review of public service provision that is necessary; minor adjustments within the criminal justice system will never be enough when most of the determinants of crime are beyond its reach.❞ ❝It should be recognised that poverty and inequality drive most of the problems we contend with as a society, and this is directly reflected in the ever-increasing public sector burden.❞ https://lnkd.in/eDnb9ez9 #lawenforcement #policing #police

Are you a landlord and facing anti-social behaviour issues in your properties? 🏚 Learn how to navigate possession proceedings effectively with our latest article authored by David Low, Partner, and Kaye Cunningham, solicitor, in the dispute resolution team. This article is featured in the latest Resolution magazine, where the team provide practical tips on how action can be taken responsibly. Alternatively, you can read on our website. https://lnkd.in/e33hRiAB #ASB #propertylitigation #landlordtips

Clear insight from Oxon Advisory Associate, Prof. Niven Rennie - "In truth, it is a more holistic review of public service provision that is necessary; minor adjustments within the criminal justice system will never be enough when most of the determinants of crime are beyond its reach." 👇