Problem-oriented policing and partnerships : implementing an evidence-based approach to crime reduction

✍ Scribed by Erol, Rosie; Bullock, Karen; Tilley, Nick

• Publisher: Willan
• Year: 2006
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 234
• Series: Crime science series (Willan Publishing)
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book makes an important contribution to the literature on problem-oriented policing, aiming to distill the British experience of problem-oriented policing. Drawing upon over 500 entries to the Tilley Award since its inception in 1999, the book examines what can be achieved by problem-oriented policing, what conditions are required for its successful implementation and what has been learned about resolving crime and disorder issues. Examples of problem-oriented policing examined in this book include specific police and partnership initiatives targeting a wide spectrum of individual problem.  Read more...

Abstract:

Talks about the attempts to introduce problem-oriented policing in Britain. Offering an examination of the implementation of problem-oriented policing, this book aims to shed light on the many obstacles, disappointments and doubts, as well as the achievements and prospects for problem-oriented, evidence-based policing and practice.  Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Front cover
Copyright
Contents
Figures, tables and boxes
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction: problem-oriented approaches to crime reduction and policing
2. Experiences of problem-oriented policing implementation
3. Mainstreaming problem-oriented policing in the UK
4. The implementation of problem-oriented projects in the UK
5. Resources for improving problem-oriented policing and partnership
6. The changing context of British problem-oriented policing
7. Conclusion: problem-oriented policing and Evidence Based Policy and Practice
References
Index
Back cover.

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