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Author:

Clarke, R. V. G.

Title:

Closing streets and alleys to reduce crime [electronic resource] : should you go down this road? / by Ronald V. Clarke.

Format:

[electronic resource] :

Edition:

[Updated ed.].

Publisher:

U.S. Dept. of JusticeOffice of Community Oriented Policing Services,

Copyright Date:

2004

Description:

viii, 58 p. : digital, PDF file.

Subject:

Crime prevention--United States
Community policing--United States.

Other Authors:

United States. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on Aug. 17, 2006). "Updated date: September 16, 2004." Includes bibliographical references.

Summary:

Examines whether closing public streets and alleys to control crime in residential areas is an appropriate police response. The guide discusses why street closures might help to reduce crime and disorder, summarizes the literature on their effectiveness, and discusses the arguments for and against their use. The guide also provides lists of questions that should be asked and steps that should be followed when implementing street closures.

Series:

Problem-oriented guides for police. Response guides series guide no. 2

OCLC:

(OCoLC)58534155

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)