Policing problem places : crime hot spots and effective prevention / Anthony A. Braga, David L. Weisburd.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

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Problem-oriented policing.

Crime prevention.

Introduction

Putting hot spots policing in context

The theoretical importance of place in crime prevention

The empirical evidence for hot spots policing

Dealing with problem places

Enhancing police legitimacy through community engagement in problem places

Conclusion : improving policing by focusing on problem places.

There is good evidence that the police can control crime hot spots without simply displacing crime problems to other places. Police officers should strive to use problem-oriented policing and situational crime prevention techniques to address the place dynamics, situations, and characteristics.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780195341966

1 online resource (xii, 299 p.) : ill., map.