Rick Muir

My Dad worked on that plant for 30 years. Great piece, thank you.

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👉The Police Foundation is recruiting a new Director

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the few independent organisations working at the interface between policing, the government, academia and civil society.

For details of how to apply see ⤵️ www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe12047...

Job | Rick Muir | 87 comments Some personal news.  After ten years as Director I will be leaving the The Police Foundation (UK) at the end of this month.   I will post separately about my next role as soon as I am able. I have t...

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Do join me and Gavin Stephens to discuss police reform on the 10th anniversary of the NPCC 👇

Better data literacy, and national ethics and delivery frameworks, are key to use of AI in policing, argues report A new Police Foundation report into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing across England and Wales has called for improved data literacy – particularly at senior leadership levels…

Better data literacy, and national ethics and delivery frameworks, are key to use of AI in policing, argues report
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Chiefs vs. Eagles score live updates: Philadelphia wins Super Bowl 2025 in emphatic 40-22 victory Follow live reaction to the Philadelphia Eagles’ blowout victory over an underwhelming Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans

Breaking News from @theathletic.bsky.social: The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, to win the second Super Bowl in franchise history and first since the 2017 season. nyti.ms/42NTByZ

Cooper DeJean running to score a touchdown.

From @theathletic.bsky.social: Cooper DeJean, 22 today, is the first player in NFL history to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl on his birthday.

It's been a great start for the Eagles, who lead the Chiefs 17-0. nyti.ms/3CLUy0b

Really enjoyed this conversation on crime prevention with @benansell.bsky.social @criminologist.bsky.social @katrinhohl.bsky.social Alex Murray 👇👇👇

To prevent shoplifting we must unpack the retail crime settlement <p>Narratives that shoplifting is all about rampant criminals, disinterested policing and lenient magistrates only tell part of the story and distract us from finding other ways of addressing this cri...

My colleague Andy Higgins writes here about why large retailers shouldn't just expect the police to deal with shoplifting. There's plenty that can be done to prevent it too www.police-foundation.org.uk/2025/02/shou...

Another great Rethink coming up today on R4 at 4pm on crime prediction and prevention. With @criminologist.bsky.social @katrinhohl.bsky.social @rickmuirbskysocial.bsky.social and Alex Murray. Does evidence based policing work and what kind of evidence do we need?

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We have just launched our new @policefoundationuk.bsky.social paper on AI and policing. It sets out how the police currently use AI, describes the big challenges and makes 6 recommendations for the police/gvt. Thanks to @forensicanalytics.bsky.social for supporting the work. You can read it here 👇

Someone pointed this out to me on the other site and it's too good not to share:

The Eagles had seven rushing touchdowns today.

The Cowboys had six this season.

Touchdown!

Many congrats Harry! Richly deserved

Overburdened and undervalued: inside the world of modern detectives <p>The world of detective work has long been romanticised as one of intrigue and intellect. Yet, research by Liverpool John Moores University reveals a profession grappling with significant challenges...

📝 Read our excellent new guest blog 'Overburdened and undervalued: inside the world of modern detectives' from Adrian James and Richard Carr of Liverpool John Moores University Centre for Advanced Policing studies.

Read it here ➡️ www.police-foundation.org.uk/2025/01/insi...

Back from an amazing trip to Canada. Met lots of great people, learned a lot about the policing challenges there (v similar to UK) and visited some great places. Thanks to the Canadian Association of Police Governance for inviting me.

Philly Stat 360 Hub Giving Philadelphians a government they can see, feel, and touch.

New data and performance management initiative in Philly under Mayor Parker.

“to ensure accountability of government to the people … Philly Stat 360 … empowers city departments to set ambitious goals, enhance performance, and boost community satisfaction”

philly-stat-360.phila.gov

Check it out!

Dave Hill: Reversing the decline of London's streets should be a big political mission - OnLondon It’s not enough to keep election promises, the latest thinking goes. People have to feel better too. “Change isn’t a few extra lines on a graph moving in the right direction,” said Keir Starmer the ot...

My latest comment piece for OnLondon: Reversing the decline of London's streets should be a big political mission - www.onlondon.co.uk/dave-hill-re.... @antoniajennings.bsky.social @anthonypainter.bsky.social @pascallaura.bsky.social @london.gov.uk @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @gmhales.bsky.social

In case you missed it, here's our October #PFFridayExchange with Dr Matt Bland @mattbland.bsky.social COO @sebp-uk.bsky.social. He discussed the state of Evidence-Based Policing and how it can help tackle the big challenges policing faces.

Watch it here ➡️ youtu.be/byMt681wXbE?...

That there are people who’ve never watched Masterchef is just wild.

NEW: Why do we always think crime is rising, even when it isn’t?

This week I looked at one of the big data mysteries. Britain is 2/3 less violent than the 1990s; thefts were higher pre-lockdown

Why, then, doesn’t it feel like it?

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Love that the Christmas jumper is out already!

The agency idea itself hasn’t been picked up yet. But I think there is space for doing something that brings some strategic coherence to crime prevention policy.

The quality of MPs letters on both sides of the assisted dying debate just shows how much more value backbenchers could add if they were given a proper role in our parliamentary system.

We are getting traction with the new government. A white paper on police reform is coming and prevention will be a key element. Am seeking to push our proposals around public safety and prevention as part of this

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Wealth has raced ahead of earnings, creating a new caste society

Tax is only part of the answer: we also need a new political economy that differentiates good & bad wealth

My major new @ippr.bsky.social report: Earning Vs Owning

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Saagar Enjeti tweets: "Probably a cold take but IMO Tokyo is the male fashion capital of the world: whether it’s western wear, suits, street wear the aesthetic is refined to the highest possible level From the salaryman to the rebel teen they are impeccably dressed It also helps no one is fat"

Why is Tokyo so fashionable? Some theories. 🧵

Ireland's political leaders hold their final TV debate tonight ahead of Friday's General Election. Irish Times poll today

systems like to blame individuals for their failings

Ah yes. We were referring to the current NPCC coordination committees and how they could become advisory bodies in the new structure