Mark Brown
@m-j-bro.bsky.social
Former Associate lecturer in Criminology at University of Soton. Also did a bit of policing in the past
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Do you have a daily tracker for incidents? Data that can help determine which days of the week are more prevalent for eg or to see which periods throughout each month have higher rates of incidents
Do you have a daily tracker for incidents? Data that can help determine which days of the week are more prevalent for eg or to see which periods throughout each month have higher rates of incidents
August 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
@gunviolenceticker.bsky.social
Do you have a daily tracker for incidents? Data that can help determine which days of the week are more prevalent for eg or to see which periods throughout each month have higher rates of incidents
Do you have a daily tracker for incidents? Data that can help determine which days of the week are more prevalent for eg or to see which periods throughout each month have higher rates of incidents
Gavin as ever here asks some searching questions about the resurrection of ‘hotspots’ policing and targeted police tactics…are you better served focusing on places & spaces…or the faces that cause or commit most crime or pose the most risks
Something I've been reflecting on recently: I worry that an emphasis on places (e.g. hotspot policing) over people (those causing the greatest harm) may be a driver of disproportionality and especially 'false positive' contact between policing and the public.
July 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Gavin as ever here asks some searching questions about the resurrection of ‘hotspots’ policing and targeted police tactics…are you better served focusing on places & spaces…or the faces that cause or commit most crime or pose the most risks
Today the figures for police service strength were released in England & Wales
First drop in numbers for 6 years…
4,668 officers voluntarily resigned…higher than retirements for the 3rd year running
This means 30,272 officers have left policing in the last 10 years
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First drop in numbers for 6 years…
4,668 officers voluntarily resigned…higher than retirements for the 3rd year running
This means 30,272 officers have left policing in the last 10 years
www.msn.com/en-ie/news/w...
MSN
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July 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Today the figures for police service strength were released in England & Wales
First drop in numbers for 6 years…
4,668 officers voluntarily resigned…higher than retirements for the 3rd year running
This means 30,272 officers have left policing in the last 10 years
www.msn.com/en-ie/news/w...
First drop in numbers for 6 years…
4,668 officers voluntarily resigned…higher than retirements for the 3rd year running
This means 30,272 officers have left policing in the last 10 years
www.msn.com/en-ie/news/w...
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My report "Lessons for Prevent" will be published on Wednesday, probably late morning. My terms of reference ask me to look at the Prevent histories of the killers of Sir David Amess and the Southport girls, and draw any conclusions for the future of Prevent. www.gov.uk/government/p...
Independent Prevent Commissioner: terms of reference
Terms of reference for the role of Independent Prevent Commissioner and case-specific reviews.
www.gov.uk
July 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My report "Lessons for Prevent" will be published on Wednesday, probably late morning. My terms of reference ask me to look at the Prevent histories of the killers of Sir David Amess and the Southport girls, and draw any conclusions for the future of Prevent. www.gov.uk/government/p...
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“Lessons for #Prevent“ now published www.gov.uk/government/p...
July 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“Lessons for #Prevent“ now published www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Prevent missed chances with Southport killer, says review www.bbc.com/news/article...
Prevent missed chances with Southport killer, says review
A major review found the counter-terror scheme could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Prevent missed chances with Southport killer, says review www.bbc.com/news/article...
Today is the 10th anniversary of something that’s defined my life ever since…on a hot summer evening not unlike today I developed chest pains and went into a coma like state for several minutes…I’d had a heart attack..I was only 41…the same age as my grandfather when he had one and never got to know
June 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today is the 10th anniversary of something that’s defined my life ever since…on a hot summer evening not unlike today I developed chest pains and went into a coma like state for several minutes…I’d had a heart attack..I was only 41…the same age as my grandfather when he had one and never got to know
Dear #criminology on Bluesky…if anybody has any research projects or journal articles & books/chapters on the go that needs some research assistance or knows of anyone who does…even if it’s a small amount I’m looking for any opportunities at present in the area of policing/LE or extremism & CT
June 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Dear #criminology on Bluesky…if anybody has any research projects or journal articles & books/chapters on the go that needs some research assistance or knows of anyone who does…even if it’s a small amount I’m looking for any opportunities at present in the area of policing/LE or extremism & CT
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Can anyone point me to any good examples of writing on equality vs equity as they relate to policing, ideally with specific reference to the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010?
June 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Can anyone point me to any good examples of writing on equality vs equity as they relate to policing, ideally with specific reference to the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010?
After working really hard to get myself educated later in life and spent a fortune out of my own pocket to do that I’ve come to the conclusion that having an ‘education’ gets you nowhere…even experience seems to count for nothing much now as well…what’s the point anymore?
May 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
After working really hard to get myself educated later in life and spent a fortune out of my own pocket to do that I’ve come to the conclusion that having an ‘education’ gets you nowhere…even experience seems to count for nothing much now as well…what’s the point anymore?
Job hunting is so damn tough these days…experience in policing x 2 including specialising in counter-terrorism…community safety…university lecturing in criminology…masters degree…it’s soul destroying…aim too high & you don’t have the essentials…too low & it’s pointless…even hope is now diminishing
March 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Job hunting is so damn tough these days…experience in policing x 2 including specialising in counter-terrorism…community safety…university lecturing in criminology…masters degree…it’s soul destroying…aim too high & you don’t have the essentials…too low & it’s pointless…even hope is now diminishing
55,000 a day…almost 400,000 a week…not far off 20 million a year at these rates…that’s not sustainable as a business model…crime really does seem to be paying these days…how can this really be tackled? My local supermarket has all its spirits locked behind glass doors now…Argos style shopping!
"UK retailers are warning that crime in their stores is “spiralling out of control” with 55,000 thefts a day and violent and abusive incidents rising by 50% last year."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Crime ‘spiralling out of control’ in stores, warns British Retail Consortium
UK retailers report all-time high of 55,000 thefts a day and a 50% rise this year in violent and abusive incidents
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
55,000 a day…almost 400,000 a week…not far off 20 million a year at these rates…that’s not sustainable as a business model…crime really does seem to be paying these days…how can this really be tackled? My local supermarket has all its spirits locked behind glass doors now…Argos style shopping!
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does anyone work for probation in the UK (preferably north east) who is interested in working with me on a bid? if so can you email me at d.newbury-birch@tees.ac.uk and I will tell you more.
January 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
does anyone work for probation in the UK (preferably north east) who is interested in working with me on a bid? if so can you email me at d.newbury-birch@tees.ac.uk and I will tell you more.
I’m looking for a job…I can’t continue with the ‘casual worker’ status I’m in with my university I’ve been teaching at for 4 years without a contract…and it’s an arduous task…with AI taking over most things including job application sifts what are people going to do in the future for jobs?
January 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I’m looking for a job…I can’t continue with the ‘casual worker’ status I’m in with my university I’ve been teaching at for 4 years without a contract…and it’s an arduous task…with AI taking over most things including job application sifts what are people going to do in the future for jobs?
Predicting this will be the biggest selling book of 2025
December 26, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Predicting this will be the biggest selling book of 2025
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Thinking of my friend & former cricket team mate Piers on the 20th anniversary of this horrific natural disaster…he was such a nice guy & no surprise his last act was saving somebody else’s life at the expense of his own…miss you buddy RIP 🏏 ❤️ #tsunami
Thinking of my friend & former cricket team mate Piers on the 20th anniversary of this horrific natural disaster…he was such a nice guy & no surprise his last act was saving somebody else’s life at the expense of his own…miss you buddy RIP 🏏 ❤️ #tsunami
'My brother was swept away by tsunami 20 years ago'
Luke Simon and his brother were celebrating Christmas with friends when the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami hit.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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Thinking of my friend & former cricket team mate Piers on the 20th anniversary of this horrific natural disaster…he was such a nice guy & no surprise his last act was saving somebody else’s life at the expense of his own…miss you buddy RIP 🏏 ❤️ #tsunami
Thinking of my friend & former cricket team mate Piers on the 20th anniversary of this horrific natural disaster…he was such a nice guy & no surprise his last act was saving somebody else’s life at the expense of his own…miss you buddy RIP 🏏 ❤️ #tsunami
Merry Christmas to you all…enjoy your day…for those working & keeping us safe stay safe yourself & a big thank you…for those who don’t do Xmas you do you how you wish without any regrets…and to those who won’t have a good day for some reason keep fighting through ❤️ 🤍 ❤️
a painting of a snowy village at night with a christmas tree in the middle
ALT: a painting of a snowy village at night with a christmas tree in the middle
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December 25, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Merry Christmas to you all…enjoy your day…for those working & keeping us safe stay safe yourself & a big thank you…for those who don’t do Xmas you do you how you wish without any regrets…and to those who won’t have a good day for some reason keep fighting through ❤️ 🤍 ❤️
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The Chapters for 'The World White Web' Were Designed to Stand Alone and Most Importantly be Used for Teaching and be Useful for Many Stakeholders, I Have Attached a Table Showing Them Below If They Might Be Useful to You or Someone You Know Please Feel Free to Contact Me 👇👇
December 17, 2024 at 1:40 PM
The Chapters for 'The World White Web' Were Designed to Stand Alone and Most Importantly be Used for Teaching and be Useful for Many Stakeholders, I Have Attached a Table Showing Them Below If They Might Be Useful to You or Someone You Know Please Feel Free to Contact Me 👇👇
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Bad idea this…bigger isn’t better…this could impact on the emergency services in terms of geographical alignment…multi-agency working watered down and a disproportionate spread on services as the largest conurbations hoover up all the money & resources…
Bad idea this…bigger isn’t better…this could impact on the emergency services in terms of geographical alignment…multi-agency working watered down and a disproportionate spread on services as the largest conurbations hoover up all the money & resources…
Angela Rayner promises mayor for every region of England - BBC News
The deputy prime minister says giving local leaders more powers will help drive economic growth.
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December 16, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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Bad idea this…bigger isn’t better…this could impact on the emergency services in terms of geographical alignment…multi-agency working watered down and a disproportionate spread on services as the largest conurbations hoover up all the money & resources…
Bad idea this…bigger isn’t better…this could impact on the emergency services in terms of geographical alignment…multi-agency working watered down and a disproportionate spread on services as the largest conurbations hoover up all the money & resources…
Graham makes a very valid point with this situation…often just calling out ‘danger’ here can draw people into it all rather than divert them away…some can’t help but become inquisitive about things like this & extremism etc…and that can lead down a path that wasn’t originally intended
How about teachers told to focus more on building relationships. This way we prevent harm. Lectures on misogyny and incel behaviour take us away from what works. www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Teachers told to spot ‘toxic’ incel culture in class to prevent attacks
Education secretary warns that ‘poisonous influencers’ posed a serious risk to teenage boys
www.thetimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Graham makes a very valid point with this situation…often just calling out ‘danger’ here can draw people into it all rather than divert them away…some can’t help but become inquisitive about things like this & extremism etc…and that can lead down a path that wasn’t originally intended
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
The 13,000 neighbourhood police plan is back in the news today…I took a look a while back at how this will pan out and the table here shows who will (very likely) get how many and based on the 20k Uplift by the previous govt relative to the current funding formula
The 13,000 neighbourhood police plan is back in the news today…I took a look a while back at how this will pan out and the table here shows who will (very likely) get how many and based on the 20k Uplift by the previous govt relative to the current funding formula
December 5, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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The 13,000 neighbourhood police plan is back in the news today…I took a look a while back at how this will pan out and the table here shows who will (very likely) get how many and based on the 20k Uplift by the previous govt relative to the current funding formula
The 13,000 neighbourhood police plan is back in the news today…I took a look a while back at how this will pan out and the table here shows who will (very likely) get how many and based on the 20k Uplift by the previous govt relative to the current funding formula
www.paconsulting.com/newsroom/pco...
Some people don’t agree with the role…I’m biased as I started my police career as one…loved it as a job…this hang up about how many constables there are should be avoided…it needs a mix…a consistent, visible & informal police presence can be very beneficial
Some people don’t agree with the role…I’m biased as I started my police career as one…loved it as a job…this hang up about how many constables there are should be avoided…it needs a mix…a consistent, visible & informal police presence can be very beneficial
PCSOs: Use them or lose them? | PA Consulting
Abbie Mills, Richard Davis and Sally Bibb examine how police community support officers have the potential to enhance neighbourhood policing and bring…
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December 2, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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Some people don’t agree with the role…I’m biased as I started my police career as one…loved it as a job…this hang up about how many constables there are should be avoided…it needs a mix…a consistent, visible & informal police presence can be very beneficial
Some people don’t agree with the role…I’m biased as I started my police career as one…loved it as a job…this hang up about how many constables there are should be avoided…it needs a mix…a consistent, visible & informal police presence can be very beneficial
Interesting…
Insecure work isn't rife only in the gig economy.
Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff
Leading university accused of relying on young academics employed on gig-economy terms
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Interesting…
Things can only get better…well…no they ain’t…this is a huge mistake doing this…bigger is NOT better…everywhere this has been done in the last few years the resulting unitary’s are one step from bankruptcy…to prop them up your council tax goes up…and the level of services goes down…abandon ship!
November 24, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Things can only get better…well…no they ain’t…this is a huge mistake doing this…bigger is NOT better…everywhere this has been done in the last few years the resulting unitary’s are one step from bankruptcy…to prop them up your council tax goes up…and the level of services goes down…abandon ship!
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I'm looking for #Policing related accounts here. Please feel free to draw my attention to any that I (or others) could or should follow!
November 23, 2024 at 12:28 PM
I'm looking for #Policing related accounts here. Please feel free to draw my attention to any that I (or others) could or should follow!