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www.reducingcrime.com
* A top 2% podcast (most listened to worldwide)
* An award-winning book
* In-person and online training
Most posts from @jerryratcliffe.net
www.reducingcrime.com
If you are on Instagram there's a 90 second summary of the Philadelphia Predictive Policing Experiment findings.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
If you are on Instagram there's a 90 second summary of the Philadelphia Predictive Policing Experiment findings.
(BlueSky doesn't let us post 90 second videos because the file size is too large)
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(BlueSky doesn't let us post 90 second videos because the file size is too large)
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But they have to earn it! It was great chatting to you Jerry. Although the summer feels like a long time ago now …!
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
But they have to earn it! It was great chatting to you Jerry. Although the summer feels like a long time ago now …!
Trust and legitimacy are a resource for police.
Out now: Episode #88 with the excellent @benbradford.bsky.social
Apple: apple.co/4opeJDD
Spotify: bit.ly/3WBBJ6f
Out now: Episode #88 with the excellent @benbradford.bsky.social
Apple: apple.co/4opeJDD
Spotify: bit.ly/3WBBJ6f
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Trust and legitimacy are a resource for police.
Out now: Episode #88 with the excellent @benbradford.bsky.social
Apple: apple.co/4opeJDD
Spotify: bit.ly/3WBBJ6f
Out now: Episode #88 with the excellent @benbradford.bsky.social
Apple: apple.co/4opeJDD
Spotify: bit.ly/3WBBJ6f
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@reducingcrime.com highlights @dallaspd.bsky.social data-driven crime plan. Violent crime dropped 19%, 30% in key areas.
How?
• Hotspot policing
•Place-based Network investigations
• Focused deterrence on high-risk individuals
Worth a closer look: www.linkedin.com/posts/reduci...
#CrimeReduction
How?
• Hotspot policing
•Place-based Network investigations
• Focused deterrence on high-risk individuals
Worth a closer look: www.linkedin.com/posts/reduci...
#CrimeReduction
If you are reading the International Association of Chiefs of Police 'Police Chief' magazine for August over the weekend, make sure to read about a recent evaluation of the Dallas Police Depar...
If you are reading the International Association of Chiefs of Police 'Police Chief' magazine for August over the weekend, make sure to read about a recent evaluation of the Dallas Police Department cr...
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September 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@reducingcrime.com highlights @dallaspd.bsky.social data-driven crime plan. Violent crime dropped 19%, 30% in key areas.
How?
• Hotspot policing
•Place-based Network investigations
• Focused deterrence on high-risk individuals
Worth a closer look: www.linkedin.com/posts/reduci...
#CrimeReduction
How?
• Hotspot policing
•Place-based Network investigations
• Focused deterrence on high-risk individuals
Worth a closer look: www.linkedin.com/posts/reduci...
#CrimeReduction
EPISODE ALERT: #86 with @mattbland.bsky.social, chief operating officer of the @sebp-uk.bsky.social and associate prof in the executive policing programme at @cam.ac.uk.
Apple: apple.co/4g269aC
Spotify: bit.ly/4oXiQYc
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/XTAqMgkSTjNt...
Apple: apple.co/4g269aC
Spotify: bit.ly/4oXiQYc
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/XTAqMgkSTjNt...
#86 (Matt Bland)
Podcast Episode · Reducing Crime · 08/28/2025 · 36m
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August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
EPISODE ALERT: #86 with @mattbland.bsky.social, chief operating officer of the @sebp-uk.bsky.social and associate prof in the executive policing programme at @cam.ac.uk.
Apple: apple.co/4g269aC
Spotify: bit.ly/4oXiQYc
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/XTAqMgkSTjNt...
Apple: apple.co/4g269aC
Spotify: bit.ly/4oXiQYc
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/XTAqMgkSTjNt...
What is intelligence-led policing? Wonder no more.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What is intelligence-led policing? Wonder no more.
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New post at www.instagram.com/reducingcrim... on intelligence-led policing, but for now, here are some thoughts on focused deterrence:
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August 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
New post at www.instagram.com/reducingcrim... on intelligence-led policing, but for now, here are some thoughts on focused deterrence:
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If you are over on IG I’ve started a new series of short crime and policing- related reels like this one on procedurally-just speeding tickets reducing speeding.
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July 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If you are over on IG I’ve started a new series of short crime and policing- related reels like this one on procedurally-just speeding tickets reducing speeding.
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EPISODE ALERT: #85 Nola Joyce
Nola has had leadership roles with the police departments of Chicago, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia where she held the rank of Deputy Commissioner. She discusses the role of civilian staff in policing.
Apple: apple.co/4lMVUJ8
Spotify: bit.ly/4fkPfnd
Nola has had leadership roles with the police departments of Chicago, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia where she held the rank of Deputy Commissioner. She discusses the role of civilian staff in policing.
Apple: apple.co/4lMVUJ8
Spotify: bit.ly/4fkPfnd
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July 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
EPISODE ALERT: #85 Nola Joyce
Nola has had leadership roles with the police departments of Chicago, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia where she held the rank of Deputy Commissioner. She discusses the role of civilian staff in policing.
Apple: apple.co/4lMVUJ8
Spotify: bit.ly/4fkPfnd
Nola has had leadership roles with the police departments of Chicago, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia where she held the rank of Deputy Commissioner. She discusses the role of civilian staff in policing.
Apple: apple.co/4lMVUJ8
Spotify: bit.ly/4fkPfnd
If you are over on IG I’ve started a new series of short crime and policing- related reels like this one: www.instagram.com/reel/DLpeOhk...
July 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you are over on IG I’ve started a new series of short crime and policing- related reels like this one: www.instagram.com/reel/DLpeOhk...
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Want short reels on crime and policing? Look no further… than reducingcrime_ on IG 😉
New series of short reels over on Instagram at reducingcrime_
Come on over 😉
Here’s one on evidence-based policing.
Come on over 😉
Here’s one on evidence-based policing.
July 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Want short reels on crime and policing? Look no further… than reducingcrime_ on IG 😉
New series of short reels over on Instagram at reducingcrime_
Come on over 😉
Here’s one on evidence-based policing.
Come on over 😉
Here’s one on evidence-based policing.
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New series of short reels over on Instagram at reducingcrime_
Come on over 😉
Here’s one on evidence-based policing.
Come on over 😉
Here’s one on evidence-based policing.
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Fantastic episode of the @reducingcrime.com podcast about rapid video response to domestic abuse calls.
It’s particularly interesting because so many people said the intervention wouldn’t work, but (contrary to ‘common sense’) it did.
It’s particularly interesting because so many people said the intervention wouldn’t work, but (contrary to ‘common sense’) it did.
#84 (Stacey Rothwell)
Stacey Rothwell is the director of innovation action across seven police forces leading ERIN, the Eastern Region Innovation Network in the UK. After a career as a sworn officer, including as a detecti
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July 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Fantastic episode of the @reducingcrime.com podcast about rapid video response to domestic abuse calls.
It’s particularly interesting because so many people said the intervention wouldn’t work, but (contrary to ‘common sense’) it did.
It’s particularly interesting because so many people said the intervention wouldn’t work, but (contrary to ‘common sense’) it did.
If you are over on IG I’ve started a new series of short crime and policing- related reels … reducingcrime_
July 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
If you are over on IG I’ve started a new series of short crime and policing- related reels … reducingcrime_
EPISODE ALERT: #84 just released! Stacey Rothwell pioneered the evaluation of #RVR - Rapid Video Response in policing domestic abuse with some spectacular results. Better response times and satisfaction
Apple: apple.co/45NRBbv
Spotify: spoti.fi/4lhGXys
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/ZSdEPso8a1r7...
Apple: apple.co/45NRBbv
Spotify: spoti.fi/4lhGXys
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/ZSdEPso8a1r7...
#84 (Stacey Rothwell)
Podcast Episode · Reducing Crime · 06/30/2025 · 37m
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June 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
EPISODE ALERT: #84 just released! Stacey Rothwell pioneered the evaluation of #RVR - Rapid Video Response in policing domestic abuse with some spectacular results. Better response times and satisfaction
Apple: apple.co/45NRBbv
Spotify: spoti.fi/4lhGXys
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/ZSdEPso8a1r7...
Apple: apple.co/45NRBbv
Spotify: spoti.fi/4lhGXys
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/ZSdEPso8a1r7...
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If you are an analyst in policing, then Loren Atherley has some top-notch advice on how to get traction and buy-in with your analytical products.
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast, episode #82.
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/xVARcnK8dtrv...
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast, episode #82.
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/xVARcnK8dtrv...
May 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If you are an analyst in policing, then Loren Atherley has some top-notch advice on how to get traction and buy-in with your analytical products.
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast, episode #82.
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/xVARcnK8dtrv...
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast, episode #82.
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/xVARcnK8dtrv...
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I just listened to this @reducingcrime.com podcast with @jerryratcliffe.net & Gina V. Hawkins.
What a fantastic discussion about all sorts, but particularly about women in policing & the trials & tribulations of bringing up a family while being a senior leader. Well worth a listen!
What a fantastic discussion about all sorts, but particularly about women in policing & the trials & tribulations of bringing up a family while being a senior leader. Well worth a listen!
EPISODE ALERT: #81 with Gina Hawkins, President of NAWLEE, with a powerful episode outlining why she is still in policing 35 years later, the challenges women still face, and the personal toll of being a police chief.
Apple: apple.co/4geaDKc
Spotify: spoti.fi/3DYyRun
or wherever you pod!
Apple: apple.co/4geaDKc
Spotify: spoti.fi/3DYyRun
or wherever you pod!
May 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I just listened to this @reducingcrime.com podcast with @jerryratcliffe.net & Gina V. Hawkins.
What a fantastic discussion about all sorts, but particularly about women in policing & the trials & tribulations of bringing up a family while being a senior leader. Well worth a listen!
What a fantastic discussion about all sorts, but particularly about women in policing & the trials & tribulations of bringing up a family while being a senior leader. Well worth a listen!
EPISODE ALERT: #82 with (soon to be) Dr. Loren Atherley, Senior Director of Performance Analytics & Research and the Senior Research Scientist for the Seattle Police Department. It's all about evidence-based policing!
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
#82 (Loren Atherley)
Podcast Episode · Reducing Crime · 04/29/2025 · 36m
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April 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
EPISODE ALERT: #82 with (soon to be) Dr. Loren Atherley, Senior Director of Performance Analytics & Research and the Senior Research Scientist for the Seattle Police Department. It's all about evidence-based policing!
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
Apple: apple.co/4jqD6yg
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Yn8wx8
EPISODE ALERT: #81 with Gina Hawkins, President of NAWLEE, with a powerful episode outlining why she is still in policing 35 years later, the challenges women still face, and the personal toll of being a police chief.
Apple: apple.co/4geaDKc
Spotify: spoti.fi/3DYyRun
or wherever you pod!
Apple: apple.co/4geaDKc
Spotify: spoti.fi/3DYyRun
or wherever you pod!
March 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
EPISODE ALERT: #81 with Gina Hawkins, President of NAWLEE, with a powerful episode outlining why she is still in policing 35 years later, the challenges women still face, and the personal toll of being a police chief.
Apple: apple.co/4geaDKc
Spotify: spoti.fi/3DYyRun
or wherever you pod!
Apple: apple.co/4geaDKc
Spotify: spoti.fi/3DYyRun
or wherever you pod!
EPISODE ALERT: #80 with Cliff Stott, a distinguished social psychologist specializing in crowd behavior, group identity, and public order policing. Time to debunk some old-fashioned myths about crowds.
Apple: apple.co/41wPdDA
Spotify: spoti.fi/3QXwmvr
Soundcloud: on.soundcloud.com/ro7ZX5vPBaUb...
Apple: apple.co/41wPdDA
Spotify: spoti.fi/3QXwmvr
Soundcloud: on.soundcloud.com/ro7ZX5vPBaUb...
February 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
EPISODE ALERT: #80 with Cliff Stott, a distinguished social psychologist specializing in crowd behavior, group identity, and public order policing. Time to debunk some old-fashioned myths about crowds.
Apple: apple.co/41wPdDA
Spotify: spoti.fi/3QXwmvr
Soundcloud: on.soundcloud.com/ro7ZX5vPBaUb...
Apple: apple.co/41wPdDA
Spotify: spoti.fi/3QXwmvr
Soundcloud: on.soundcloud.com/ro7ZX5vPBaUb...
EPISODE ALERT: #79 of the podcast finds me chatting to Dr Kassy Alia Ray, whose husband was murdered on duty in 2015. She drops a ton of useful advice for how departments can plan ahead to mitigate a future disaster (we hope never comes)
Apple: apple.co/40yePOx
Spotify: spoti.fi/4hA2Vui
Apple: apple.co/40yePOx
Spotify: spoti.fi/4hA2Vui
#79 (Kassy Alia Ray)
Podcast Episode · Reducing Crime · 01/29/2025 · 38m
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January 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
EPISODE ALERT: #79 of the podcast finds me chatting to Dr Kassy Alia Ray, whose husband was murdered on duty in 2015. She drops a ton of useful advice for how departments can plan ahead to mitigate a future disaster (we hope never comes)
Apple: apple.co/40yePOx
Spotify: spoti.fi/4hA2Vui
Apple: apple.co/40yePOx
Spotify: spoti.fi/4hA2Vui
EPISODE ALERT: #78 with #Adrian_Raine from UPenn Criminology live now. He uses brain imaging to study the biology of antisocial and violent behavior, including psychopaths. He joined @jerryratcliffe.net to chat about his work.
Apple: apple.co/4iMti1I
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1x3y...
Apple: apple.co/4iMti1I
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1x3y...
#78 (Adrian Raine)
Podcast Episode · Reducing Crime · 12/23/2024 · 40m
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December 23, 2024 at 4:54 AM
EPISODE ALERT: #78 with #Adrian_Raine from UPenn Criminology live now. He uses brain imaging to study the biology of antisocial and violent behavior, including psychopaths. He joined @jerryratcliffe.net to chat about his work.
Apple: apple.co/4iMti1I
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1x3y...
Apple: apple.co/4iMti1I
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1x3y...
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast back catalogue, here is #Cynthia_Lum on the importance of science in democracy, and the definition of evidence-based policing.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2MUt...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2MUt...
December 8, 2024 at 7:15 PM
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast back catalogue, here is #Cynthia_Lum on the importance of science in democracy, and the definition of evidence-based policing.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2MUt...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2MUt...
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast back catalogue, here is @dralexpiquero.bsky.social on the importance as an academic of reading and writing daily.
Profs, pass this tip-laden episode on to your grad students.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2JTu...
Profs, pass this tip-laden episode on to your grad students.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2JTu...
December 3, 2024 at 11:12 AM
From the @reducingcrime.com podcast back catalogue, here is @dralexpiquero.bsky.social on the importance as an academic of reading and writing daily.
Profs, pass this tip-laden episode on to your grad students.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2JTu...
Profs, pass this tip-laden episode on to your grad students.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2JTu...