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Reducing Crime

Jerry Ratcliffe
Evidence-Based Policing
Antisocial Behavior
Criminology
Criminal Justice
Policing Reform
Psychopathy
George Mason University
Crime Policy
Public Safety
Drug Markets
Neuroscience
Child Abuse Investigations
Police
Community Policing
Omega-3
Georgetown University
Mental Health Management
Post-Traumatic Stress Injury
John Mina
Profanity In Policing

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... more

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The episode features a conversation with Dr. Obed Magny, a former Sacramento police officer and co-founder of the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing. He discusses emotional intelligence and its importance in policing, including how it can he... more

Chuck Tyree has served with New York State’s Division of Criminal Justice Service for over a decade and currently supervises programs in their Office of Public Safety. He oversees the Gun-Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, as well as ma... more

Ben Bradford is Professor of Global City Policing at University College London, where he is Director of the Centre for Global City Policing. He chats to Jerry Ratcliffe about police legitimacy, his research on what people want from the police, and wh... more

Jeremy Wilson is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and the Founding Director of the Police Staffing Observatory at Michigan State University. Before that, he was a Behavioral Scientist at the RAND Corporation. His chat with host Jerry Rat... more

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Obed Magny
Former Sacramento Police Officer and coach in emotional intelligence and organizational culture.
American Society of Evidence-Based Policing
Episode: #90 (Obed Magny)
Jeremy Wilson
Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and founding director of the Police Staffing Observatory at Michigan State University.
Michigan State University
Episode: #87 (Jeremy Wilson)
Matt Bland
Chief Operating Officer of the Society of Evidence-Based Policing and Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge
Society of Evidence-Based Policing
Episode: #86 (Matt Bland)
Nola Joyce
Nationally recognized policing expert and former Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department
21CP Solutions
Episode: #85 (Nola Joyce)
Stacey Rothwell
Pioneer of rapid video response in policing
Director of Innovation Action across seven police forces
Episode: #84 (Stacey Rothwell)
David Décary-Hétu
Associate professor at the School of Criminology at the University of Montreal, chair of the Darknet and Anonymity Research Centre.
University of Montreal
Episode: #83 (David Décary-Hétu)
Loren Atherley
Senior Director of Performance Analytics and Research, Senior Research Scientist at the Seattle Police Department
Seattle Police Department
Episode: #82 (Loren Atherley)
Cliff Stott
Social psychologist specializing in crowd behavior and public order policing
Keele University
Episode: #80 (Cliff Stott)
Kassy Alia Ray
Widow of Officer Greg Alia and founder of Serve & Connect, dedicated to police-community partnerships.
Serve & Connect
Episode: #79 (Kassy Alia Ray)

Host

Jerry Ratcliffe
Host of informative conversations with international experts in policing and crime science, infusing discussions with humor and insightful perspectives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Get listening!

    A great listen for anyone with an interest in evidence based policing, and even if you don’t, the banter is pretty good too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beanygirl7
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Best platform for learning about Criminology & its application

    Highly recommended for students, practitioners and academicians to learn and understand how best in the Criminology field are applying their knowledge and expertise to make decisions that impact many lives in a positive way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thakre Amit
    India6 months ago
  • Fun criminology podcast

    Required listening for anyone interested in criminology or LE. Especially the more practical side of criminology and smart policing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wisest Warrior
    United States9 months ago
  • The best for evidence based policing!

    No other podcast has the breadth of experts and topics related to evidence based policing and is executed so well. Jerry is a phenomenal host! Rather than taking the role of interviewer, he is easily able to guide interesting conversations with prominent leaders in policing, criminology, and other related fields. He is very funny and also an expert in the field so each episode is informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ssh217
    United States2 years ago
  • Going to the Source of Crime Reduction

    One of the best resources on all things policing that you will find anywhere today. The crème de le crème of today’s practitioners and researchers, innovators and leaders in law enforcement. The list of interviewees/podcasts is breathtaking. Ratcliffe somehow manages to do quick, smart and funny informal chats -often over a pint – with everyone from some of the most renowned scholars in the world (#66 David Weisburd, #57 Ken Pease, #19: Lorraine Mazerolle), to legends in the fields (#37 Bill Bra... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKatKing
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners highlight the podcast as an invaluable resource for practitioners and scholars in criminology, emphasizing its insightful content and quality guest line-up.
The presentation style is noted for being entertaining while addressing serious topics, making it approachable for a diverse audience.
Highly recommended for those interested in evidence-based policing, with engaging and humorous discussions from credible experts.
Many comments praise the podcast for its effectiveness in fostering a better understanding of the complexities of modern policing and its challenges.
Overall, reviews reflect strong community engagement and appreciation for meaningful dialogue in the field of public safety and policing.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#87 (Jeremy Wilson)
Q: Are we asking the right questions in recruitment?
Jeremy emphasizes the importance of understanding actual workloads and performance objectives rather than just focusing on the current staffing numbers.
#87 (Jeremy Wilson)
Q: What is a police crisis?
Wilson explains that a police crisis is subjective and often defined by the immediate concerns of a police chief or mayor, highlighting that staffing challenges are continuous.
#87 (Jeremy Wilson)
Q: So what's been your pathway into academia?
Jeremy Wilson shares that he wasn't sure about his career path initially but found direction while working with a professor during his graduate studies, which eventually led him into academia and research.
#73 (Cynthia Lum)
Q: What challenges does evidence-based policing face?
Evidence-based policing faces challenges such as convincing police organizations to move away from traditional methods and to embrace data-driven decision-making, which requires a cultural change within departments.
#73 (Cynthia Lum)
Q: What is evidence-based policing?
Evidence-based policing focuses on utilizing scientific research and evidence to inform policing practices and policies, aiming for institutional adoption and implementation of these findings.

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Conversations center around the intersection of policing, crime science, and public safety, featuring deep discussions with international experts who offer insights into contemporary challenges faced by law enforcement. Prominent topics include evidence-based policing practices, the dynamics of police-community relationships, and innovative approaches to crime reduction. The format blends humor with informative dialogue, making complex subjects accessible and engaging to both professionals in the field and the general public.

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Recent guests on Reducing Crime include:

1. Obed Magny
2. Jeremy Wilson
3. Matt Bland
4. Nola Joyce
5. Stacey Rothwell
6. David Décary-Hétu
7. Loren Atherley
8. Cliff Stott

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