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Broken Windows -- The Police and Neighborhood Safety
Publication year:
1982
| Cataloged on:
Dec. 04, 2008
ANNOTATION: The changing role of a police officer over the years is discussed. This article covers: foot patrol; broken windows -- crime, disorder, and community decay; from the maintenance of order (make the streets safer) to crime-fighting (solve crimes and make arrests); from walking the beat to riding a car on the street; legal restrictions (law enforcement), limited discretionary authority (order-maintenance); citizen action -- community watchmen or vigilantes; reduction in police force; and the vital job of the police.