CJS 105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: William Bratton, Major Crimes, Crackdown
6 Oct 2020
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Disorder is anything that makes a neighborhood/area seem like it is not cared for or is disrepair: panhandlers, graffiti, loiterers, broken windows. New york abandoned car vandalized inside 10 minutes. Palo alto abandoned car untouched for a week: zimbardo smashes window after a week, passersby quickly ripped the car apart. Neighborhoods with a high degree of disorder send cues that the neighborhood is uncared for and minor violations of the law are tolerated. As minor violations of the law are tolerated things get out of control and major crimes are committed. Addressing minor issues can lead to reductions in major crime. Order maintance policing a policing strategy that emphasizes enforcement of minor offenses and acts of physical and social disorder. Differs from real police work because focus is on minor crimes and disorders. Attempts to achieve crime prevention from law enforcement. Bill bratton police commissioner in nyc during the 1990"s.
