Rational Choice & Nudge Theory

In this audio seminar I discuss COMPSTAT (Computerized Statistics). More specifically, I cover its origins, objectives, strengths and limitations, how it's utilized in practice, and how it's similar or different relative to evidence-based policing. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

As discussed in the focused deterrence seminar, deterrence initiatives can be very specific. In this audio seminar I discuss approaches to passive deterrence, such as crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and passive forms of police presence. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

In this audio seminar I discuss some behavioural insights that can be employed to understand aspects of criminality, such as rational choice theory. I also discuss the use of nudge theory within the context of policing. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

Banton, Bittner, Ericson, Haggerty, Waddington, and others. In this audio seminar I discuss some of the classic pieces of policing research, specifically as they relate to police roles. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

There are lots of different policing programs that have been used or continue to be used in practice, but where do they even come from? This audio seminar seeks to shed some light on this question. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

In Part II of How Much of Policing is Evidence-Based? I discuss evidence assessments and evidence hierarchies. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

Evidence-based policing (EBP) has a following in many countries around the world, but how much of policing is actually evidence-based? In this audio seminar I discuss issues such as EBP receptivity and misconceptions around EBP. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

In this audio seminar I discuss the philosophy of community policing, otherwise referred to as community-oriented policing. More specifically, I discuss the supposed benefits of COP, criticisms, and the evidence. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

In this audio seminar I cover the strategy of focused deterrence. I discuss what this practice is, deterrence theory, Operation Ceasefire and other focused deterrence programs, the evidence on focused deterrence, and how focused deterrence can be employed in practice. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.

In this audio seminar I broadly discuss the issue of crime hot spots. More specifically, I discuss a whole host of concepts related to hot spots, such as hot spot policing, near repeats, crime prevention, displacement, diffusion, and opportunity theories. Originally recorded for SOC 4451 (Policing) at the University of Western Ontario.