Rick Muir
@rickmuirbskysocial.bsky.social
Policing Advisor at the UK Home Office. Previously Director of the Police Foundation and Associate Director at IPPR. Dad. From Teesside #UTB.
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Rick Muir
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· Apr 10
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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👉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...
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...
April 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
👉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...
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...
Some personal news www.linkedin.com/posts/rick-m...
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...
www.linkedin.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Some personal news www.linkedin.com/posts/rick-m...
Do join me and Gavin Stephens to discuss police reform on the 10th anniversary of the NPCC 👇
We're delighted to host Gavin Stephens QPM, NPCC Chair, for our next #PFFridayExchange on 11th April (9-10am BST). Gavin will reflect on the NPCC's 10th anniversary, what the organisation has achieved and his thoughts on police reform.
Register here ➡️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thepo...
Register here ➡️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thepo...
April 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Do join me and Gavin Stephens to discuss police reform on the 10th anniversary of the NPCC 👇
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Better data literacy, and national ethics and delivery frameworks, are key to use of AI in policing, argues report
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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…
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February 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Better data literacy, and national ethics and delivery frameworks, are key to use of AI in policing, argues report
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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
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
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February 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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
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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
It's been a great start for the Eagles, who lead the Chiefs 17-0. nyti.ms/3CLUy0b
February 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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
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 👇👇👇
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?
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Sounds - Rethink, Rethink... crime prevention
40% of English and Welsh crimes went unsolved in 2024. So is prevention better than cure?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Really enjoyed this conversation on crime prevention with @benansell.bsky.social @criminologist.bsky.social @katrinhohl.bsky.social Alex Murray 👇👇👇
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...
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...
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February 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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...
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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?
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Sounds - Rethink, Rethink... crime prevention
40% of English and Welsh crimes went unsolved in 2024. So is prevention better than cure?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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?
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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 👇
📝 Our new report 'Policing and artificial intelligence' with Forensic Analytics Ltd sets out how the police can use AI to provide a better service to the public while commanding trust and confidence and protecting citizens' rights and freedoms.
➡️ www.police-foundation.org.uk/publication/...
➡️ www.police-foundation.org.uk/publication/...
Policing and artificial intelligence
<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the work of the police. This report looks at how AI is currently being used by UK policing and explores some of the ways it might be used...
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February 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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 👇
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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.
The Eagles had seven rushing touchdowns today.
The Cowboys had six this season.
January 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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.
The Eagles had seven rushing touchdowns today.
The Cowboys had six this season.
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Touchdown!
January 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Touchdown!
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📝 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...
Read it here ➡️ www.police-foundation.org.uk/2025/01/insi...
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...
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January 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
📝 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...
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.
January 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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.
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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!
“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!
Philly Stat 360 Hub
Giving Philadelphians a government they can see, feel, and touch.
philly-stat-360.phila.gov
December 18, 2024 at 2:49 AM
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!
“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!
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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
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...
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December 12, 2024 at 7:14 AM
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
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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?...
Watch it here ➡️ youtu.be/byMt681wXbE?...
December 4, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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?...
Watch it here ➡️ youtu.be/byMt681wXbE?...
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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?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
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?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
December 1, 2024 at 9:26 AM
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?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
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?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
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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.
November 28, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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.
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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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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
ippr-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/D...
November 27, 2024 at 7:47 AM
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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
ippr-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/D...
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
ippr-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/D...
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Why is Tokyo so fashionable? Some theories. 🧵
November 27, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Why is Tokyo so fashionable? Some theories. 🧵
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Ireland's political leaders hold their final TV debate tonight ahead of Friday's General Election. Irish Times poll today
November 26, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Ireland's political leaders hold their final TV debate tonight ahead of Friday's General Election. Irish Times poll today
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systems like to blame individuals for their failings
November 26, 2024 at 6:08 PM
systems like to blame individuals for their failings
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Trump’s vote share is now at 49.9% with some votes still being counted. Looks like his margin over Harris will be around 1.5%- the third smallest winning margin since 1888.
Trump’s win was solid in the popular vote and electoral college. But it was not a landslide and it was not overwhelming.
Trump’s win was solid in the popular vote and electoral college. But it was not a landslide and it was not overwhelming.
November 22, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Trump’s vote share is now at 49.9% with some votes still being counted. Looks like his margin over Harris will be around 1.5%- the third smallest winning margin since 1888.
Trump’s win was solid in the popular vote and electoral college. But it was not a landslide and it was not overwhelming.
Trump’s win was solid in the popular vote and electoral college. But it was not a landslide and it was not overwhelming.
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NEW Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set a new course for policing.
Could it lead to a new super police agency for organised crime & terrorism? Does it mean performance targets are back? And is the extra £500m for next year enough?
My thoughts, free to read:
www.dannyshaw.net/post/cooper-...
Could it lead to a new super police agency for organised crime & terrorism? Does it mean performance targets are back? And is the extra £500m for next year enough?
My thoughts, free to read:
www.dannyshaw.net/post/cooper-...
Cooper and the Conference: 5 things you should know
What did we learn from Yvette Cooper's first major speech on policing reform this week? The Home Secretary attended the annual conference of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the Associat...
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November 22, 2024 at 9:02 AM
NEW Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set a new course for policing.
Could it lead to a new super police agency for organised crime & terrorism? Does it mean performance targets are back? And is the extra £500m for next year enough?
My thoughts, free to read:
www.dannyshaw.net/post/cooper-...
Could it lead to a new super police agency for organised crime & terrorism? Does it mean performance targets are back? And is the extra £500m for next year enough?
My thoughts, free to read:
www.dannyshaw.net/post/cooper-...