Preparing for Crime in a Bad Economy
With the recession looming, some have speculated that the bad economy may be reflected in higher crimes rates. While a causal relationship between the economy and overall crime rates is highly debatable, the nation’s current economic situation... Read More
Taking Cultural Competency into Account when Approaching the Asian American Community
Asian American is the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States. It comprises many
diverse populations with respect to educational and socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural and
linguistic characteristics...
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PRECIOUS METAL
Copper Theft Threatens U.S. Infrastructure
Last April, when tornadoes were threatening Jackson, Mississippi, many residents were not alerted to the severe weather because five tornado warning sirens didn’t work. The reason: the sirens’ copper wiring had been stolen. Read More
Community Policing Nugget:
Broken Windows and Community Policing
The notion of broken windows has provided important insights and innovation to
the field of policing. At times, however, these ideas have been misunderstood,
misapplied, and often viewed outside the context of community policing.
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Coming Soon From The COPS Office
It is the start of a new year and 2009 looks to be a good one for people seeking to expand their library of COPS Office products and resources. Read More