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A must for career advancement!
Learn:
- Crime analysis techniques that help departments predict & more effectively intervene against crime.
-Organizational alignment strategies that facilitate information gathering and sharing.
-The 6-step process for effective, widespread intelligence dissemination.
-Methods for evaluating threat levels & wisely allocating personnel & resources.
-Differences between Community Oriented Policing, Problem Oriented Policing and Compstat concepts. Includes a wealth of helpful visuals. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Confusing with too much unsupported jargon
I bought a stack of books to help me for my promotion interviews and graduate classes, but unfortunately this book was the most confusing. It is a collection of jargon terms thrown together with no coherence. What little theory there is, is scattered all over the place. The crime triangle was in a chapter called `leadership and planning', while counterterrorism is under a training heading(?) There was a whole chapter on CompStat which other books say isn't the same as ILP. I wanted some references for my school essay, but you go pages without a reference or citation. Just lots of statements without any apparent support. And don't believe the positive reviews. Clearly a plant when a review is called `Proud to review this book'!

Practical, Effective & Understandable...A Must-Have!
If you're a motivated law enforcement/criminal justice professional, this book is a must-have for your personal library. Baker's approach to teaching you how to leverage valuable--yet often overlooked--intel to enhance and maximize crime-fighting is both understandable and practical. In today's budget-crushing atmosphere, smart decision-making by talented law enforcement leaders relative to personnel and resource allocation is crucial. Baker's book arms you with the information you need to be that leader.

Baker has also created a companion study guide that goes with this book that helps you ensure that your understanding of the key concepts is complete and underscores the fact that Baker is focused on one thing: making sure that YOU learn.

Great Book!
Another reviewer's comment that Thomas Baker is an esteemed professor is true. However, he also served as a police officer and is a retired Military Police Lieutenant Colonel (CID).In fact, as a former student who took many criminal justice courses at the University, he was obviously the best professor the department had to offer.His guidance and advice helped me enormously, and I will be forever grateful for his support. Prof. Baker was my mentor and advisor.

Prof. Baker has written three books and numerous articles.I have his books on my bookshelf behind my desk.They serve as reminders of what it takes to become a successful leader who cares about others. All I have to do is glance over my shoulder...his words still ring true.This book is another example of the author's attempt to encourage others to serve with distinction and high ethical standards, a rare commodity is today's world.

Prof. Baker taught me that a real investigator strives to collect, analyze and disseminate accurate information, not misinformation.I have a copy of this book and took my time to check the number of times the word "moreover" is used by the author, just to keep the record straight.The number of times the author uses the word is approximately seven in the first two chapters of the book, not "about 25 times" as stated in an earlier review.

The book's message is clear and there is no need for confusion.Serious readers will find it insightful and beneficial.I am waiting for Baker's next book.

Proud to Review this Book
I have been a fan of Thomas E. Baker's books for many years...and an avid reader of numerous law enforcement and police related textbooks.This is an excellent book and the outstanding graphics & illustrations enhance readability and promote successful application of concepts.

I believe the author, Thomas E. Baker, always knows where he is going and how he is going to get there. I learned this successful philosophy from reading his first book, Effective Police Leadership.

This author has made another significant contribution to the field of law enforcement.His influence has impacted my life in a positive manner and helped me become a better leader.I applaud his dedication to selfless service and respect his efforts to make a difference.

True Intelligence
After reading this masterful book, I now better understand my Community Policing procedures and how to assess it's effectiveness.The organizational strategies to properly gather information was superbly written.The section on how to better disseminate information was priceless.Any civilian can utilize this for their daily security.Thank you Thomas Baker for making me street smarter as well as an effective police leader!!This book was superb!Are you available for lectures? ... Read more

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In contrast to the generally dismal results of various approaches to rehabilitation, these consciousness-based strategies have proven effective in preventing crime and rehabilitating offenders!

This book will introduce you to a powerful, unique approach to offender rehabilitation and crime prevention. In contrast to the generally dismal results of most rehabilitation approaches, studies covering periods of 1-15 years indicate that this new approach—employing the Maharishi Transcendental Meditation® and TM-Sidhi programs—reduces recidivism from 35-50%.

Transcendental Meditation® in Criminal Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention provides the reader with a theoretical overview, new original research findings, and examples of practical implementation. With this book, you will explore what motivates people to commit crimes, with emphasis on stress and restricted self-development. Then you'll examine the results and policy implications of applying these consciousness-based techniques to offender rehabilitation and crime reduction. Most chapters include tables or figures that make the information easy to understand.

Transcendental Meditation® in Criminal Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention does not merely review the theory behind this innovative approach to rehabilitation and prevention but also emphasizes the practical value of the programs it describes and reports how techniques and strategies based on Transcendental Meditation® have been put to use in a variety of settings.

This book will familiarize the reader with: a rehabilitation approach so universal in its applicability that any adult or juvenile offender can begin it at the point of sentencing, during incarceration, or at the point of parole
the in-depth background on adult growth and higher states of consciousness necessary to understand this consciousness-based, developmental approach
the results of empirical studies conducted in prisons around the country, with up to 15 years of follow-up
a preview of how cost-effective the rehabilitation program might be
implications for public policy and the judicial system—including an innovative alternative sentencing program
how this approach deals not only with individuals but also with the community as a whole—when practiced by a small percentage of the population, the TM and TM-Sidhi programs may reduce crime in the larger community
how these society-level prevention programs may prove to be effecitive in reducing not only school violence in the community but, if applied on sufficient scale, war deaths and terrorism in the greater society ... Read more

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Even though youth crime rates have fallen since the mid-1990s, public fear and political rhetoric over the issue have heightened. The Columbine shootings and other sensational incidents add to the furor. Often overlooked are the underlying problems of child poverty, social disadvantage, and the pitfalls inherent to adolescent decisionmaking that contribute to youth crime. From a policy standpoint, adolescent offenders are caught in the crossfire between nurturance of youth and punishment of criminals, between rehabilitation and "get tough" pronouncements. Why do young people turn to delinquency? Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice presents what we know and what we urgently need to find out about contributing factors, ranging from prenatal care, differences in temperament, and family influences to the role of peer relationships, the impact of the school policies toward delinquency, and the broader influences of the neighborhood and community. Equally important, this book examines a range of solutions. SUBJECT: Sociology; Criminal Law ... Read more

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African-American Perspectives is a collection of articles offering fresh and exciting ways of thinking about urban crime and its control. These articles, written by leading African American criminologists and practitioners, provide critical insights into several of the most pressing crime problems plaguing America's inner cities. The authors provide incisive and timely examinations of a wide range of contemporary urban crime issues, including youth violence, gangs, victimization of foreign visitors, police brutality and HIV/AIDS among prisoners. The authors also propose numerous innovative recommendations for crime control and prevention.

Written by leading African-American criminologists and practitioners.
Offers dozens of innovative recommendations for reducing crime.
Suggests fresh and exciting new ways of thinking about a wide range of contemporary crime problems. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

non-white perspectives on crime must be considered
this book is one of less than a dozen edited books containing articles about crime causation and crime control authored by african-american scholars holding advanced degrees in the field of criminology and criminal justice.if you want to know what african-american scholars currently think about the crime problem, then you must read this book.

Divisive and Baiting
This book is an example of race baiting at its worst.Overly abstract and geared at pitting blacks against whites.If you want to read a book that accurately portrays issues of race or class in America, pick up Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, and leave this example of sensationalistic pulp where it belongs: unread on a dusty shelf. ... Read more

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Twelve previously unpublished studies and reviews explore the impact of recent advances in crime mapping on crime prevention programs and criminological research. An introduction by editors David Weisburd and Tom McEwen traces the history of crime mapping and surveys the recentinnovations that have brought crime mapping to the center of trends incrime prevention.The section on "Mapping as a Crime Prevention Tool" begins withCarolyn Rebecca Block's explication of the GeoArchive--a type of geographic information system--as a means of identifying problems and developing crime prevention strategies at the neighborhood level. Examples are drawn fromthe experiences of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.Faye S. Taxman and McEwen relate how police agencies have used geographic information systems to support interagency work groups on neighborhoodcrime prevention. Marc Buslik and Michael Maltz describe how the ChicagoPolice Department has reorganized its information system and changed itspolicies on information sharing in support of community policing. Lorraine Green Mazerolle et al. identify the challenges facing police departments that seek to launch computerized crime mapping systems, with examples fromthe Drug Market Analysis Program in Jersey City, NJ. Philip R. Canterexplores the uses and possibilities of geographic information systems bypolice in Baltimore County (MD).The section on "Crime Mapping in Research" starts with a study by George F. Rengert and William V. Pelfrey contrasting the safety perceptions of community service recruits to actual crime levels of central Philadelphia (PA) communities. The mapping of gangs and gang violence in Boston (MA) based on the knowledge of police officers and other local crime experts is discussed by David M. Kennedy et al. Patricia L. and Paul J.Brantingham compare maps of violent crime in the cities of British Columbia (CAN) using 3 crime measures: counts, rates and crime lo ... Read more

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This book provides insight on the great diversity in community policing and crime prevention as they appear in countries around the world. Various chaptersdeal with countries that have established formal, professional police forces; are in transition from colonial status to independence; or are emerging democracies faced with the demands associated with major political and social change. All of these efforts are tied together with the recognition that the public needs to be involved in preventing crime.For individuals interested in the concept of community policing—and its implications around the globe. ... Read more

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The high-technology crime investigator's profession is one of the fastest growing professions in the world today, as information security issues and crimes related to them are growing in number and magnitude at an ever-increasing pace. High-Technology Crime Investigator's Handbook, Second Edition, informs professionals of the potential risks of computer crimes, and serves as a guide to establishing and managing a high-technology crime investigative program.Each chapter is updated with the latest information and guidance, including added coverage of computer forensics and additional metrics to measure organizational performance. In addition, nine new chapters cover emerging trends in the field, and offer invaluable guidance on becoming a successful high-technology crime investigator.

* Provides an understanding of the global information environment and its threats
* Explains how to establish a high-technology crime investigations unit and prevention program
* Presents material in an engaging, easy-to-follow manner that will appeal to investigators, law enforcement professionals, corporate security and information systems security professionals; as well as corporate and government managers ... Read more

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Characterized both by its interdisciplinary and its applied nature, crime prevention is influenced by diverse fields such as psychology, sociology, criminology, health care, urban planning and design, education, economics, community development, and social work, among others. The study of crime prevention is also focused on developing and evaluating interventions for applications in real-world settings. In addition to exploring basic concepts and theories, Crime Prevention: Theory and Practice reflects the predominantly applied nature of the field, offering readers the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, implement, evaluate, and sustain effective crime prevention interventions.

The book examines dominant approaches (situational, social development, community crime prevention, and community policing), as well as process-oriented issues essential to its application (planning, implementing, and evaluating a crime prevention project), balancing a scholarly analysis of the subject while imparting useful skills.

Emphasizing an experiential learning approach, this text:

• Presents an introduction to and overview of the theory and practice of crime prevention
• Explains how etiological theories of crime and criminal behavior inform each of the dominant crime prevention approaches
• Encourages the development of knowledge, expertise, and practical skills among students and crime prevention practitioners that can be applied in the real world
• Provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to the planning, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of successful crime prevention interventions
• Enhances the development of critical analytical thinking, communication, and writing skills of the reader

The text includes learning objectives, discussion questions, case studies, interactive exercises, and field research assignments which ground the theoretical concepts in a practical framework, providing an optimal learning experience for students and practitioners alike.

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Guerette studies migrant deaths along the U.S. and Mexico border and the role of the U.S. Border Patrol in responding to them. He explores the limitations of trying to prevent migrant deaths through the reversal of U.S. immigration policy and the relaxing of border security. Using a Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) framework, Guerette examines the nature and circumstance of border deaths and offers several pragmatic ways of preventing future deaths through proactive life saving measures. This effort not only identifies the need to manage this emerging facet of migration but also because it applies a method largely used to prevent conventional crimes to this transnational issue. ... Read more

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Crime prevention, surveillance, and restorative justice have transformed the response to crime in recent years. Each has had a significant impact on policy, introducing new concepts and reassessing traditional aims and priorities. While such efforts attract a great deal of criminological interest, they tend to be discussed within separate and discrete literatures, rather than as part of a cohesive and concerted effort. Urban Crime Prevention, Surveillance, and Restorative Justice: Effects of Social Technologies examines these emerging trends which are increasingly being contemplated by police, courts, and corrections agencies, and explores how these three concepts are changing national and international policies concerning crime.

Going beyond the conventional methods for crime reduction

The book addresses these topics within a larger framework of social technology, defined as coordinated action derived from an organized field of knowledge to achieve a particular result. It focuses on efforts aimed at reducing and responding to crime without reliance on the conventional criminal justice practices of police and prisons. The contributors discuss diffusion of knowledge about crime though media and criminological research, surveillance technologies and their effect on crime, and finally, the concept of restorative justice, with an emphasis on juvenile justice and its relationship to social regulations in general.

Comprising the contributions of numerous experts in the field of criminology, the book asks "What is the interaction between knowledge, planning, and social repercussions?" The answer to this question forms a valuable basis from which to evaluate proposals for social improvements related to crime.

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The ten papers in this anthology discuss how to better integrate the problem-oriented policing (POP) approach into the everyday world of law enforcement and crime prevention. In the past two decades, POP has been widely adopted in the U.S., the U.K. and Scandinavia, according to editor Johannes Knutsson, who is the Research Director of the Norwegian Police Academy. ... Read more

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In December 1991 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled "Creation of an Effective United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Program." That resolution sought to consolidate and restructure a program in international cooperation in the criminal justice area that had existed from the early days of the United Nations. In particular, the resolution provided for the creation of a new intergovernmental body to oversee the program, the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

This book, by Roger S. Clark, examines the UN program and its prospects under the arrangements devised by the General Assembly. Clark concisely recounts its history and its activities, describes the adoption of the various United Nations norms and standards that originated within the program, provides a detailed consideration of some of the major instruments adopted under the auspices of the program, and examines efforts to progress from the promulgation of standards and norms to their monitoring and implementation.

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The best available review of UN standards and norms
I write from the perspective of a former senior officer at the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme. Professor Clark writes a clear and highly informative review of the activities of theOrganization in this field since 1945. Having been a member of the thenCrime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch from 1982 to 1994, I wasactive in the preparations for the 1985 and 1990 UN congresses on thistopic, and I am surprised at the enlightening manner Professor Clark has ofpresenting a complex subject, making it accessible to the lay public. Theprogramme has produced over 40 instruments in the area of crime preventionand criminal justice, which, although not binding in a legal manner,establish moral obligations which a sizable number of countries areunwilling to violate. They constitute the conceptual foundations upon whichone day a true international penal law become a reality. This book is thebest introduction to the largely unknown efforts of a group of dedicatedinternational civil servants and to the outcome of such efforts. I highlyrecommend it to anybody who wishes to acquaint him-herself with this corpusof legal thought and reflection. ... Read more

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An anthology presents 9 original studies that evaluate the uses of closed-circuit television (CCTV) and improvements to street lighting to help prevent crime in public spaces in the U.K. andelsewhere. Editors Kate Painter and Nick Tilley provide an introduction. The papers are: "Privatopia on Trial? Property Guardianship in theSuburbs" by Tim Hope; "A Review of Street Lighting Evaluations: CrimeReduction Effects" by Ken Pease; "Street Lighting and Crime: Diffusion ofBenefits in the Stoke-on-Trent Project" by Painter and David P. Farrington; "A Review of CCTV Evaluations: Crime Reduction Effects and AttitudesTowards Its Use" by Coretta Phillips; "CCTV and the Social Structuring ofSurveillance" by Clive Norris and Gary Armstrong; "Evaluating a `RealisticEvaluation': Evidence from a Study of CCTV" by Martin Gill and VickyTurbin; "Yes, It Works, No It Doesn't: Comparing the Effects of Open-Street CCTV in Two Adjacent Scottish Town Centres" by Jason Ditton and Emma Short; "Burnley CCTV Evaluation" by Rachel Armitage et al.; and "Context-SpecificMeasures of CCTV Effectiveness in the Retail Sector" by Adrian Bech andAndrew. ... Read more

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Provides an examination of the major criminological perspectives on the presence of crime and disorder in residential communities. This book features perspectives examined with a framework made up of two central dimensions - social and physical capital. ... Read more

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A new approach to understanding and preventing the sexual abuse of children is described in this book, whose contributing authors include leading criminologists as well as researchers on sex offending. Their findings demonstrate that sex crimes against children are strongly influenced by opportunities to commit crimes and other immediate environmental conditions. By analyzing the environmental or "situational" contexts of offending, the authors develop many new insights into effective methods of preventing child sexual abuse.

The "situational" approach to crime prevention has in recent years proven successful in reducing many types of crimes, such as burglary and car theft. However, this volume represents the first attempt to systematically apply situational crime prevention methods to crimes of child sexual abuse.

The chapter topics are:
-- Applying situational principles to sexual offenses against children.

-- A clinical perspective on situational and dispositional factors in child molestation.

-- Legislation, prevention and investigation of child sex abuse.

-- An empirically based situational prevention model for child sex abuse.

-- Convergence settings (meeting places) for youths and non-predatory "boy lovers."

-- The Internet and abuse images of children.

-- Situational prevention of crimes by intellectually disabled child sex offenders.

-- Approach and avoidance goals in the treatment of sex offenders.

-- Strategies adopted by offenders to involve children in sexual activity. ... Read more

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An anthology evaluates programs to reduce crime and disorder related to alcohol and drug abuse in pubs, nightclubs, parks and elsewhere. Case studies are presented from Australia, Europe and North America. Chapters include:Editor s Introduction,by Ross Homel;Regulation of the Licensed Drinking Environment: A Major Opportunity for Crime Prevention,by Tim Stockwell;Preventing Alcohol-related Crime through Community Action: The Surfers Paradise Safety Action Project,by Ross Homel et al.;Danger on the Dance Floor: A Study of Interior Design, Crowding and Aggression in Nightclubs,by Stuart Macintyre and Ross Home;Reducing Pub Hopping and Related Crime,by Marcus Felson et al.;Restoring Public Order in a City Park,by Johannes Knutsson;Policing the Beat: The Experience in Toowoomba, Queensland,by Christine Bond and David Gow;Using Police Enforcement to Prevent Road Crashes: The Randomised Scheduled Management System,by L.M.W. Leggett;Auto Theft in Central Philadelphia,by George Rengert; andA Problem-oriented Approach to Preventing Sex Discrimination in Police Recruitment,by Tim Prenzler. ... Read more