Abstract
This particular research examined a community safety crime prevention partnerships attempt to reduce recorded crime and disorder in a particular location while also attempting to reduce fear of crime. It included such approaches as zero tolerance policing style, consultations with community and high-visibility policing. The research aims were as follows:
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To determine what effect the initiative had for specific targets of reducing recorded crime and the fear of crime within the chosen area.
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To examine the effectiveness of the partnership approach with particular reference to the culture and organisational structure of the police. This research was conducted between 1999 and 2002.
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Rogers, C. (2014). Researching the Police — Zero Tolerance and Community Safety. In: Gravelle, J., Rogers, C. (eds) Researching the Police in the 21st Century. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137357489_2
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