Crime involves different individuals interacting in complex social and physical settings.
Often, ... more Crime involves different individuals interacting in complex social and physical settings. Often, crime problem solvers reach for a common generic response, when they need to consider a number of possible solutions. Thinking tools can help. In this article, we show how uniting an injury prevention tool—the Haddon Matrix used widely in public health—and a crime prevention tool—the crime problem triangle used widely in policing—can provide guidance to crime problem solvers. We call our hybrid the General Problem-Solving Matrix (GPSM). We apply GPSM to rape and burglary to illustrates its features. We conclude the article by examining the alternative versions of GPSM in crime prevention.
The newfound ability to deliver information to police in rapid timeframes has resulted in Real-Ti... more The newfound ability to deliver information to police in rapid timeframes has resulted in Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) across the United States. Despite their emergence, little is known collectively about them. This study appraised the nature of RTCCs through a national survey of 44 police agencies. Findings revealed that (1) RTCCs have recently begun to diffuse rapidly but are still in an early innovation/adoption phase, (2) there is no single model of their use, (3) most procure a wide variety of technologies and information sources, and (4) most allow for information to be shared with partners in real-time.
Culture Conflict, Crime and Terrorism Edited by Joshua D. Freilich and Rob T. Guerette ... Advanc... more Culture Conflict, Crime and Terrorism Edited by Joshua D. Freilich and Rob T. Guerette ... Advances in Criminology Series Editor: David Nelken Titles in the Series Deleuze and Environmental Damage: Violence of the Text Mark Halsey Re-Thinking the Political Economy of ...
Criminal violence frequently increases within jurisdictions following the implementation of self-... more Criminal violence frequently increases within jurisdictions following the implementation of self-defense laws. One explanation for this finding is a firearm amplification effect, whereby criminal offenders increasingly use firearms as a direct response to the amplified threat engendered by citizens. Using longitudinal data drawn from the National Incident-Based Reporting System for 95 cities situated in 15 states, we investigate whether the passing of a stand your ground or castle doctrine law amplifies the likelihood of gun use by criminal offenders. Results from a panel analysis show a marked rise in gun use among criminal offenders following the imposition of both types of self-defense laws. These findings furnish empirical support for the firearm amplification thesis.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
The last decade has witnessed an increased awareness of the crucial need to enhance police respon... more The last decade has witnessed an increased awareness of the crucial need to enhance police response and investigation of crimes related to violence against women (VAW). Although some research has been conducted on police decision-making in response to these crimes, there remains a dearth of knowledge concerning the influence of innovative police technologies on the investigative process and resulting case outcomes. This knowledge gap is particularly concerning given (1) the intricate nature and severity of VAW crimes and (2) the substantial advancements in technology that have transformed how the criminal justice system handles violent crime cases. To address this gap, the current study adopted a multi-method, quasi-experimental design to assess the impact of the Miami Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (MRTCC) technologies on the case processing and case clearance of sexual assault and domestic violence incidents. The results of this study illuminate the distinctive feature...
Perhaps never before has the need for collaboration between academic researchers and police agenc... more Perhaps never before has the need for collaboration between academic researchers and police agencies been more salient. Technological advances have brought advanced hardware systems into daily policing operations, and analytical software and information systems have assembled massive volumes of data repositories. To produce usable knowledge from these information troves, advanced analytical knowledge has become necessary. At the same time, the evidence-based policy movement requires that police agencies equip themselves with the ability to interpret and produce evaluations of new policing initiatives using sound scientific evaluation methods, something which also requires specialized and advanced knowledge not usually housed within policing organizations. In response to these demands, researcher–police collaborations have become more prevalent. Yet, the specific nature of these researcher–police relationships can take many forms. This article synthesizes previous literature and deve...
Supplemental material, Appendix for Do Views on Sex Offending Vary by Nationality? A Comparative ... more Supplemental material, Appendix for Do Views on Sex Offending Vary by Nationality? A Comparative Analysis of Community Sentiment Toward Sex Offense Legislation in the United States and United Kingdom by Devin Cowan, Kristen M. Zgoba, Rob T. Guerette and Jill S. Levenson in International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
12 Abstract: The concentration of much crime in a few members of any group of 13 homogeneous faci... more 12 Abstract: The concentration of much crime in a few members of any group of 13 homogeneous facilities is quite common and follows a well-known pattern found 14 throughout the physical, biological and social sciences. Like repeat victimization 15 (a closely related phenomenon), risky facilities provide opportunities for prevention. 16 We explore a variety of explanations for risky facilities; examine measurement 17 problems associated with studying them; list policy options; and conclude by explor- 18 ing the hypothesis that crime concentration among groups of homogeneous facilities 19 may be the outgrowth of complex dynamic interactions among individuals - 20 offenders, targets, and place managers. 21
Crime involves different individuals interacting in complex social and physical settings.
Often, ... more Crime involves different individuals interacting in complex social and physical settings. Often, crime problem solvers reach for a common generic response, when they need to consider a number of possible solutions. Thinking tools can help. In this article, we show how uniting an injury prevention tool—the Haddon Matrix used widely in public health—and a crime prevention tool—the crime problem triangle used widely in policing—can provide guidance to crime problem solvers. We call our hybrid the General Problem-Solving Matrix (GPSM). We apply GPSM to rape and burglary to illustrates its features. We conclude the article by examining the alternative versions of GPSM in crime prevention.
The newfound ability to deliver information to police in rapid timeframes has resulted in Real-Ti... more The newfound ability to deliver information to police in rapid timeframes has resulted in Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) across the United States. Despite their emergence, little is known collectively about them. This study appraised the nature of RTCCs through a national survey of 44 police agencies. Findings revealed that (1) RTCCs have recently begun to diffuse rapidly but are still in an early innovation/adoption phase, (2) there is no single model of their use, (3) most procure a wide variety of technologies and information sources, and (4) most allow for information to be shared with partners in real-time.
Culture Conflict, Crime and Terrorism Edited by Joshua D. Freilich and Rob T. Guerette ... Advanc... more Culture Conflict, Crime and Terrorism Edited by Joshua D. Freilich and Rob T. Guerette ... Advances in Criminology Series Editor: David Nelken Titles in the Series Deleuze and Environmental Damage: Violence of the Text Mark Halsey Re-Thinking the Political Economy of ...
Criminal violence frequently increases within jurisdictions following the implementation of self-... more Criminal violence frequently increases within jurisdictions following the implementation of self-defense laws. One explanation for this finding is a firearm amplification effect, whereby criminal offenders increasingly use firearms as a direct response to the amplified threat engendered by citizens. Using longitudinal data drawn from the National Incident-Based Reporting System for 95 cities situated in 15 states, we investigate whether the passing of a stand your ground or castle doctrine law amplifies the likelihood of gun use by criminal offenders. Results from a panel analysis show a marked rise in gun use among criminal offenders following the imposition of both types of self-defense laws. These findings furnish empirical support for the firearm amplification thesis.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
The last decade has witnessed an increased awareness of the crucial need to enhance police respon... more The last decade has witnessed an increased awareness of the crucial need to enhance police response and investigation of crimes related to violence against women (VAW). Although some research has been conducted on police decision-making in response to these crimes, there remains a dearth of knowledge concerning the influence of innovative police technologies on the investigative process and resulting case outcomes. This knowledge gap is particularly concerning given (1) the intricate nature and severity of VAW crimes and (2) the substantial advancements in technology that have transformed how the criminal justice system handles violent crime cases. To address this gap, the current study adopted a multi-method, quasi-experimental design to assess the impact of the Miami Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (MRTCC) technologies on the case processing and case clearance of sexual assault and domestic violence incidents. The results of this study illuminate the distinctive feature...
Perhaps never before has the need for collaboration between academic researchers and police agenc... more Perhaps never before has the need for collaboration between academic researchers and police agencies been more salient. Technological advances have brought advanced hardware systems into daily policing operations, and analytical software and information systems have assembled massive volumes of data repositories. To produce usable knowledge from these information troves, advanced analytical knowledge has become necessary. At the same time, the evidence-based policy movement requires that police agencies equip themselves with the ability to interpret and produce evaluations of new policing initiatives using sound scientific evaluation methods, something which also requires specialized and advanced knowledge not usually housed within policing organizations. In response to these demands, researcher–police collaborations have become more prevalent. Yet, the specific nature of these researcher–police relationships can take many forms. This article synthesizes previous literature and deve...
Supplemental material, Appendix for Do Views on Sex Offending Vary by Nationality? A Comparative ... more Supplemental material, Appendix for Do Views on Sex Offending Vary by Nationality? A Comparative Analysis of Community Sentiment Toward Sex Offense Legislation in the United States and United Kingdom by Devin Cowan, Kristen M. Zgoba, Rob T. Guerette and Jill S. Levenson in International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
12 Abstract: The concentration of much crime in a few members of any group of 13 homogeneous faci... more 12 Abstract: The concentration of much crime in a few members of any group of 13 homogeneous facilities is quite common and follows a well-known pattern found 14 throughout the physical, biological and social sciences. Like repeat victimization 15 (a closely related phenomenon), risky facilities provide opportunities for prevention. 16 We explore a variety of explanations for risky facilities; examine measurement 17 problems associated with studying them; list policy options; and conclude by explor- 18 ing the hypothesis that crime concentration among groups of homogeneous facilities 19 may be the outgrowth of complex dynamic interactions among individuals - 20 offenders, targets, and place managers. 21
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Often, crime problem solvers reach for a common generic response, when
they need to consider a number of possible solutions. Thinking tools can help. In
this article, we show how uniting an injury prevention tool—the Haddon Matrix
used widely in public health—and a crime prevention tool—the crime problem triangle
used widely in policing—can provide guidance to crime problem solvers. We
call our hybrid the General Problem-Solving Matrix (GPSM). We apply GPSM to
rape and burglary to illustrates its features. We conclude the article by examining the
alternative versions of GPSM in crime prevention.
Often, crime problem solvers reach for a common generic response, when
they need to consider a number of possible solutions. Thinking tools can help. In
this article, we show how uniting an injury prevention tool—the Haddon Matrix
used widely in public health—and a crime prevention tool—the crime problem triangle
used widely in policing—can provide guidance to crime problem solvers. We
call our hybrid the General Problem-Solving Matrix (GPSM). We apply GPSM to
rape and burglary to illustrates its features. We conclude the article by examining the
alternative versions of GPSM in crime prevention.