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    The topic I chose to research about is which police strategy/tactic is most effective in reducing crime and disorder. There are various forms of policing such as community-oriented policing‚ problem-oriented policing‚ hot spots policing‚ broken windows theory‚ and zero-tolerance policing. COP is a model of policing that stresses a two-way working relationship between the community and the police along with the police becoming more integrated into the local community‚ and citizens assuming an active

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    What Impact has the Broken-windows Theory had on Policing? What about the Future? 02/18/2010 Question Response pg. 118 Broken-windows theory is the thought that when low levels of crime and disorder and deviance are not held in check‚ then more serious crime is likely to follow (Roberg‚ Novak‚ Cordner pg. 102). It was a theory proposed by J.Q. Wilson and Kelling in 1982. The broken-windows theory has had an effect on policing in the past‚ and will play a role in how policing

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    Intro to Criminal Justice Broken Window theory References Bond‚ B. (2009 ‚ February 13). Research Boosts Broken Windows Theory. Retrieved October 2‚ 2012‚ from www.suffolk.edu. KELLING‚ J. Q. (1982‚ March). The police and Neighborhood safety: Broken Window. Retrieved October 2‚ 2012‚ from http://cptedsecurity.com. The “Broken Window” theory attempts to explain why neighborhoods become so bad over time. It basically says that if small crimes are

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    The “Broken Windows” Theory and its Application in Today’s Society The “broken windows” theory as explained in the article; which holds that physical detoriation and an increase in unrepaired buildings leads to increased concerns for personal safety of residents and a rise in the crime rates‚ is an applicable theory for the conditions in the inner cities. I believe it also can apply to the current conditions in some suburban areas that are degrading‚ such as the local town of Norristown where

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    The theory of the “Broken window fallacy” says that destruction and the costs incurred along with it do not reap any kind of benefits to the economy. If any kind of destruction occurs‚ there are many parties that are going to be affected‚ if it’s a natural disaster it would affect the business of the economy and the economy is hit badly. If everything was working on normal pace‚ the business could have flourished and would have new avenues‚ but on the event of the destruction all those extra opportunities

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    SECR 5090 Criminal Behavior Issue Paper I 18 March‚ 2013 1I. Briefly describe how different perspectives about human nature might influence how security professionals think about and approach the problem of crime and criminals. For centuries society has depended upon the source of one’s lifestyle to be based off of social ethics and morals. Social ethics are viewed to be the foundational backbone in which one is expected to adhere to and demonstrate good morals. All though one is expected

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    Running head: BROKEN WINDOWS AND VICTIMOOGY Broken Windows and Victimology Regina Murphy PBS 431-Victimology Colorado State University – Global Campus Dr. Nicola Davis Bivens July 24‚ 2014 BROKEN WINDOWS AND VICTIMOLOGY 2 Broken Windows and Victimology When I think of crime and victimology I wonder‚ are you more likely to be a victim of crime if you are in a certain neighborhood? Are people more likely to commit crimes if they think that no one cares? If there are no consequences

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    In March 1982‚ criminologists named George L. Kelling and James Q. Wilson developed a theory called “Broken Windows Theory”. This theory suggests that crime is most likely to occur within a part of a city that is neglected‚ “if a window in a building is left broken and is left unrepaired‚ all the rest of the windows will soon be broken” (Kelling‚ Wilson‚ 1982). The name suggests that windows should be fixed immediately‚ most likely linking to stopping crimes no matter how minor. The article goes

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    Gideon v. Wainwright: America is forever changed Kimberly Demerath CJ2799 Criminology and Forensic Technology Capstone Shril Tyner Gideon v. Wainwright: America is forever changed The Criminal Justice System is a necessary aspect of American life. America is known for being the land of the free. If you are living in America you have something called “rights”. Rights as a U.S. citizen are based off “The Bill of Rights”

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    window breaks in an abandoned building in a neighborhood and it is not fixed‚ then more windows will be broken and graffiti will occur. In turn‚ this will make honest people afraid to leave their homes‚ and only the mischievous people who want to cause trouble will be out on the streets reeking havoc. Thus producing crime. Fixing Broken Windows offers a very desiccated but persuasive look at how to reform the modern criminal justice system by looking at three different aspects: the rise of crime

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