Sociology 2253A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Broken Windows Theory, High School Diploma, Hudud

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2253A/B
• Professor: Peter Chimbos

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Crime prevention programs: prevention through environmental design. Crime response strategies: broken window theory, zero tolerance policing. Public perception of the police in canada (what does research indicate) The majority (75% of canadians) have a positive view of police performance and express a high level of satisfaction with police services. Mostly expressed by older individuals compared to younger individuals who have a negative view. People who have a negative view of police are the ones who have had prior interaction with police, certain minority groups (black, aboriginal, indians). What are the attitudes of police officers toward criminals and the criminal justice system. Personality problems of police officers (j. hurrell and w. h. Study by hurrell and kroes found that police officers divorce rate is double from the national average. Found that police officers are 8 times more likely to commit suicide than to be killed in a homicide. What are some desirable personal qualities of patrol officers (o. w.