The Role of Local Government in Community Safety
Author : Margaret Shaw
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 27,15 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Crime prevention
ISBN :
Author : Margaret Shaw
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 27,15 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Crime prevention
ISBN :
Author : Margaret Shaw
Publisher :
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 42,30 MB
Release : 2002-07-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780756723408
Increasing numbers of people no longer view the safety of their neighborhoods as the sole responsibility of the police. Citizens in areas plagued by crime & violence are uniting to work with local government. Together, they have the knowledge & resources to identify & remove the sources of crime, drug use, & juvenile delinquency in their communities. This report will help create strong local leadership from local officials by chronicling how local public officials have used community safety partnerships to build healthier communities. A framework for using these local partnerships to reduce crime exists based on the experiences of officials in North America, Europe, Africa, & Australasia. Tables.
Author : U.s. Department of Justice
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 21,66 MB
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781479390380
In recent years, mayors and municipal leaders throughout the United States have confronted increasing problems of community safety. These problems have affected not only urban centers but also small towns and rural municipalities. Many other countries have experienced similar rapid increases in crime that have only begun to decline in the past few years. The response of many governments has been to toughen their legal and justice systems, increasing policing capacities and penalties. Despite these efforts, the social and economic consequences of crime have been enormous: Expenditures on law enforcement have increased tremendously. Criminal sentences have become tougher; The number of offenders prosecuted and incarcerated has risen dramatically; Private security personnel have outstripped official law enforcement; Communities increasingly have resorted to fortifying neighborhoods; Crime has reduced the tax base of cities by driving out residents and businesses. Traditionally, the public has viewed crime reduction as the responsibility of the police and the courts. However, in spite of increased expenditures, these institutions have been unable to contain the epidemic of crime. The result has been a loss of confidence in criminal justice systems and high levels of public concern about crime. Migration, rapid changes in populations, rising poverty levels, and income disparities continue to affect many countries. Crime prevention, rather than reaction or repression, has generally played a very minor role in addressing crime problems. To have an impact on current crime problems and avoid even greater problems in the future, a more balanced approach and perceptual shift by society are necessary. This monograph was prepared for mayors, city managers, planners, and elected officials. It brings together information from around the United States and around the world on ways that public officials have used their authority to foster safer, healthier communities. More specifically, it outlines the following: Why change is necessary; Why communities can no longer leave safety to only the criminal justice system; How knowledge about the factors that lead to crime and insecurity has increased; How knowledge about how citizens can intervene effectively has increased; The leadership, strategies, and tools needed to bring about change; Examples of city-led projects; Lessons learned from past practice.
Author : Margaret Shaw
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Crime prevention
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,87 MB
Release : 2001
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 27,88 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Crime prevention
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Author : Jonathan Q. Morgan
Publisher : Unc School of Government
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 31,56 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 9781560116127
This report discusses the findings from a mail survey of local government economic development activities that was sent to all 540 municipalities and 100 counties in North Carolina. An important part of the analysis examines whether cities and counties differ significantly in their economic development efforts and whether smaller jurisdictions employ different types of development strategies and tools than larger ones. The survey findings also highlight the barriers that local governments face in promoting economic development and identify important technical assistance needs and gaps in local capacity.
Author : Richard D. Bingham
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 30,19 MB
Release : 1991-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0803939396
A descriptive analysis of how public administration is conducted within the context of local government. This book takes a public management perspective and uses examples from the USA.
Author : Gordon P. Whitaker
Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 41,75 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Local government
ISBN :
Author : Michael Freeman
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 46,4 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Local government
ISBN :
Results of a survey of U.S. local government service delivery approaches relating to crime prevention and patrol, police and fire communications, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, ambulance service, traffic control and parking enforcement, vehicle towing and storage, prisons and jails, building and grounds maintenance, and building security.