Focused Deterrence: A Policing Strategy to Combat Gun Violence
Files
Date
6/26/2018
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Abstract
Gun violence continues to be a major criminal justice and public health issue. This article provides an overview of one strategy to reduce gun violence— focused deterrence. The strategy has been employed in many major U.S. cities, including in Illinois in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford. Overall research on focused deterrence strategies has found statistically significant reductions in violent crime.
Description
Gun violence continues to be a major criminal justice and public health issue. This article provides an overview of one strategy to reduce gun violence— focused deterrence. The strategy has been employed in many major U.S. cities, including in Illinois in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford. Overall research on focused deterrence strategies has found statistically significant reductions in violent crime.