Policing gun violence : strategic reforms for controlling our most pressing crime problem /

In many U.S. cities, gun violence is the most urgent crime problem. High rates of deadly violence make a city less livable, dragging down quality of life, economic development, and property values. Drawing on fifty years of research and practical experience, Policing Gun Violence argues that it is p...

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Hauptverfasser:
Braga, Anthony Allan, Cook, Philip J.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Zusammenfassung:
In many U.S. cities, gun violence is the most urgent crime problem. High rates of deadly violence make a city less livable, dragging down quality of life, economic development, and property values. Drawing on fifty years of research and practical experience, Policing Gun Violence argues that it is possible for the police to create greater public safety while respecting the rights of individuals and communities. Anthony A. Braga and Philip J. Cook identify the most beneficial evidence-based practices, offering a comprehensive guide for deploying the authority and considerable resources of the police to reduce gun violence.
Umfang:
1 online resource (241 pages)
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Schriftenreihe:
Studies Crime and Public Policy Series
ISBN:
0-19-992929-7
0-19-752175-4
0-19-752174-6
Schlagworte:
Gun control > United States.
Law enforcement > United States.
Police > United States.
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