Fourteen chapters explore five critical issues : how will new technological innocations affect both crime prevention and crime control policies toward offenders and victims? Will criminal justice personnel be replaced...
This book assesses the crime prevention impact of varying types of surveillance, including closed-circuit television and improved lighting.
This book assesses the crime prevention impact of varying types of surveillance, including closed-circuit television and improved lighting.
Kenney (1986) found that they had no appreciable effect on crime in New York City's subway system over an unspecified follow-up period. He noted that the evaluation was severely hampered by the overall small number of criminal incidents ...
According to Adams and Goldbard, we do not need neighborhoods of watchers; we need a sense of community where people care about whom they are watching. Community culture brings people together in a common purpose.
The Influence of Street Lighting on Crime and Fear of Crime
This review summarizes the findings of previous studies from both the U.S. and Britain on the effectiveness of improved street lighting on crime.
Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life.
The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, 5th Edition, is a trusted foundation for security professionals just entering the field and a reference for seasoned professionals.
Wilson and Kelling suggested that police agencies should identify areas in jeopardy — places that are ... Rather than calling only for more traditional policing in worthwhile areas , Wilson and Kelling advocate that police take the ...