Closing streets and alleys to reduce crime : should you go down this road? / by Ronald V. Clarke.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Clarke, R. V. G.

Contributor:

United States. Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

Series:

Problem-oriented guides for police. Response guides series ; guide no. 2.

Problem-oriented guides for police. Response guides series ; guide no. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crime prevention--United States.

Crime prevention.

Community policing--United States.

Community policing.

United States.

Physical Description:

viii, 58 pages : digital, PDF file.

Edition:

[Updated ed.].

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, [2004]

Summary:

Examines whether closing public streets and alleys to control crime in residential areas is an appropriate police response. The guide discusses why street closures might help to reduce crime and disorder, summarizes the literature on their effectiveness, and discusses the arguments for and against their use. The guide also provides lists of questions that should be asked and steps that should be followed when implementing street closures.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on Aug. 17, 2006).

"Updated date: September 16, 2004."

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

58534155