Prof. Lawrence Sherman on knife crime and Evidence-Based Policing

This video is an interview with the father of evidence-based policing, Professor Lawrence Sherman of Cambridge University. Professor Sherman talks about whether we can predict where a fatal stabbing might take place based on previous stabbings; he also talks about how a police force can transform itself to become an evidence-based one. Professor Sherman closes with his Number 1 tip for each and every police officer.

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Some relevant links:

New Zealand police force creates evidence-based policing team article:

Professor Sherman sharing his expertise with police article:

Professor Sherman speaks about domestic violence and policing video:

Other videos with Professor Sherman:

A video on the Cambridge Crime Harm Index:

Books on evidence-based policing if you want to learn more:

‘Evidence Based Policing’ by Renée Mitchell

‘Evidence-Based Policing: Translating Research Into Practice’ by Cynthia Lum

‘Reducing Crime: A Companion for Police Leaders’ by Jerry Ratcliffe

Links to evidence-based policing organisations:

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Superb approach. Well done Prof Sherman 👍