Purpose Clearance rates for nonfatal shootings, especially cases involving gang- and drug-related violence, are disturbingly low in many US cities. Using data from a previously completed project in Boston, we explore the prospects for improving gang/drug nonfatal...
New York City (NYC) has experienced large reductions in violent crime over the last two decades, but gun-related violence continues to pose a threat to public safety. Despite strong gun laws, high-risk individuals in NYC neighborhoods are unfortunately still able to...
Fear of crime is a frequently cited reason individuals carry firearms. Mass shootings are particularly fear-inducing events, and for some incidents, media coverage inundates the public with details of these tragedies. This reporting may increase individuals’ fear of...
Research Summary Focused deterrence strategies are increasingly being applied to prevent and control gang and group-involved violence, overt drug markets, and individual repeat offenders. Our updated examination of the effects of focused deterrence strategies on crime...
Objectives This paper investigates the influence of case characteristics and investigative resources on homicide clearance rates. Methods We extend a previous evaluation of a problem-oriented policing project intended to improve homicide clearance rates in...
