Going equipped issue eight

Four years since the launch of Going equipped, I am delighted to bring you Issue 8, written by policing for policing.  

At our most recent editorial board I welcomed many new members, all of whom had written or been peer reviewers for previous articles. I was impressed by the enthusiasm and knowledge our members bring with them, as well as the network of individuals they then encourage to write articles.  

You do not need to know someone on the board to write for Going equipped. If, having read this edition, you would like to contribute to a future edition with an article, please contact the team directly at [email protected] 

As always, we have some fantastic contributions in Issue 8, with a particular focus on being a detective and the crime investigations associated with this role.  

You can read a diary of a murder detective and articles about the role of a surveillance officer and how facial recognition can help solve serious crime. You can also read a review of ‘The Whole Story – Investigating Sexual Crime’ by Patrick Tidmarsh, which will no doubt leave you wanting to explore the book in more detail.

I would particularly recommend the long read on Project Vigilant if you are interested in different methodologies to tackle violence against women and girls. I am biased as I oversee Project Vigilant in Thames Valley Police, but this article, taken from the author’s master’s thesis, is excellent at describing the proactive way policing can focus on the perpetrators of sexual violence.

We also have other articles in this edition which look at ongoing practice on different topics. We delve into new ways to increase the trust and confidence of those affected by hate crime, as well as exploring how lighting can be used in alleyways to reduce anti-social behaviour.  

You may also find the article from Wiltshire Police helpful in assisting local policing colleagues with dangerous dogs. It is practical and informative, and I would encourage you to share it with your response and neighbourhood teams.  

I hope you enjoy reading the articles in this edition!