CRIM 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Manitoba Public Insurance, Compstat, New York City Police Commissioner
21 Apr 2016
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Primary: aimed at limiting criminal opportunities, e. g. , cpted, neighbourhood watch, cctv, block watch. Secondary: focus on areas that produce crime/disorder, e. g. , d. a. r. e. , police slo programs, crime reduction. Tertiary: focus on youth/adults that have already committed a crime, aim to prevent future re-offending. Often do not involve police officers many programs done by civilian volunteers to community groups (e. g. , block watch, community crime watch (ccw), cpted) Implementation challenged by: poor planning, poor implementing, lack of police support (see, delta cops offices, absence of community buy-in/involvement. Altering or designing the physical/environmental conditions making them less conducive to crime. Ties into rational choice and routine activities theory. 4 elements: natural surveillance, territorial reinforcement, access control, maintenance. Deterrence not effective but valuable in aiding police investigations. Need to address the root causes of crime. Sara problem-solving model: scanning, analysis, response, assessment. 2001-08 winnipeg had n. america"s highest rate of auto theft. Analysis: most thefts by youth (as young as 10) joyriding, chrysler"s particularly vulnerable.
