I came across this video the other day and I thought I would pass it along to all of you who are interested in crime analysis and intelligence-led policing. This is Professor Gloria Laycock, Director of The UCL Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, talking about the way the she and others at the institute are studying and thinking about predictive crime theories. Although I think she’ll have quite a hurdle in getting these types of theories into wide acceptance and use in an average PD, she has a forward-thinking and innovative look at crime analysis. Take a look:
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Thank you for sharing this! We’re going to pass it on to our FB fans. I’ve seen Prof Laycock speak at a couple of different events. The work of the Jill Dando Institute is so interesting! But you’re right, there’s a wide gap between the research and the practical application.