This study examines the reconstruction of internal security institutions. It analyzes the activities of the United States and other countries in building viable and democratic police and justice institutions. Read More
Data analysis can lead to innovative ways to address some of the most pressing criminal justice problems. Data collection and measurement, for example, supported the implementation of several successful crime-reduction strategies in recent decades. Read More
The extent of violence and its impact highlight a critical need to develop and implement effective programs to reduce violence and victimization. Communities have initiated a wide range of such programs, and scholars have conducted numerous evaluations of varying quality of them. Read More
Despite some evidence of reductions (FBI, 2009a), violent crime remains among the most important social problems affecting the quality of life in communities throughout the United States. Read More
The supply of and demand for qualified police officers are changing in a time of increasing attrition, expanding law-enforcement responsibilities, and decreasing resources. This book summarizes lessons on recruiting and retaining effective workforces. Read More
This article compares patterns of homicide across five Project Safe Neighborhood sites and presents an example of how homicide characteristics in local communities can be tied to specific local prevention strategies. Read More
A study done on the resource deployment and organization of the Lansing, Michigan police department. Read More
Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the need for increased counter-terrorism (CT) and homeland security (HS) efforts at the federal, state, and local levels has taken the spotlight in public safety efforts. Read More
While much attention is given to recruiting and retention, these are only tools for accomplishing a larger goal: achieving and maintaining the profile of officers by experience and rank that satisfies agency needs and officer career aspirations. Read More
Incidents of pharmaceutical counterfeiting can vary by level of organization, geographic span, the number of suspects involved, and the type of medicines counterfeited. Read More
Policing: A Journal of Police and Practice
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Edward Elgar Publishing
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Policing: An International Journal
