Policing problem places : crime hot spots and effective prevention
by
 
Braga, Anthony Allan, 1969-

Title
Policing problem places : crime hot spots and effective prevention

Author
Braga, Anthony Allan, 1969-

ISBN
9780195341966

Personal Author
Braga, Anthony Allan, 1969-

Publication Information
New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Physical Description
xii, 299 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.

Series
Studies in crime and public policy
 
Studies in crime and public policy.

Contents
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.

Subject Term
Problem-oriented policing.
 
Crime prevention.

Added Author
Weisburd, David.


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