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4 th International Evidence Based Policing Conference

This conference focuses on testing offender desistance policing and the benefits of evidence-based policy. It emphasizes collaboration with academia and the potential for improvement in reducing crime and victimization.

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4 th International Evidence Based Policing Conference

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  1. 4th International Evidence Based Policing Conference ‘The Turning-Point Project’: Testing Offender Desistance Policing Insp. Jamie Hobday

  2. We recognise: • The implications of the theory • The benefits of better collaboration with academia • The benefits of evidence-based policy • The value of innovation • The potential for improvement

  3. Our Values: We put the public first in everything we do  We act with integrity, fairness and humanity We are one team working together We listen, learn and strive to improve

  4. By: Maximising the impact of limited public funds Being truly intelligent in the way we prioritise, assess and manage risk, threat and harm Reduce the harm done to and within our communities Reduce the number of victims What do we hope to achieve?

  5. English Justice System • Police Arrest on suspicion • Police Investigate • Prosecution decision shared 50/50 • Police power to divert from prosecution • Independent (Crown) Prosecution Service • Independent Judiciary: trial and sentence

  6. Decision making Seven filters/factors: • Prosecution • Admission • Sensitive case • Previous convictions • Likely sentence • Safety check • Victims’ wishes

  7. Prosecution Sufficient evidence Other options discounted Admission Not required Likely sentence Not custodial Previous convictions None Previous diversions Sensitive case Risk management The Filters/Factors

  8. Victim’s Wishes A sliding scale of weighting: From victim led for sensitive cases to…. Victim consulted for less sensitive cases

  9. Randomisation • Splits eligible subjects into one of two groups: • take part, or • control group • Impartial process • Cannot be affected by operator

  10. The ‘Cambridge Randomiser’

  11. The ‘Turning-Point Plan’

  12. Voluntary participation Agreed ‘Turning-Point Plan’ Compliance = no prosecution Non-compliance Failure to keep to plan Reoffending Breach Prosecution What’s Involved?

  13. Targeted Risk Level Low Risk (60%)

  14. ‘The Sword of Damocles’ - i.e. threat of prosecution Two Essentials: First

  15. ‘The conversation’ Impact Consequences Opportunity Responsibility Two Essentials: Second

  16. Home visits Voluntary treatment Drug misuse Alcohol misuse Psych. Trauma Therapy Engagement with support services Reporting in Curfew Restrictions on movement Restorative Justice Reparative activity Drug testing Endless Possible Tactics…

  17. Celerity Police can respond quickly, or even immediately, by beginning the activity in custody Consequence Conditions will have to be completed, enforcement will be rigorous Key Elements of Police Activity

  18. “It’s your choice…”

  19. End of presentation, thank you for listening

  20. West Midlands Police Force Values: • Public First • Integrity • One Team • Listen, Learn, Improve Our vision is to reduce crime and disorder and make our communities feel safer

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