Reducing crime: a companion for police leaders

How do I reduce crime in my police command? How do I tackle chronic crime problems? How do I address the long-term issues that have plagued my community?

How do I analyze crime and criminal behaviour? How do I show evidence of success in crime reduction?

What works, what doesn't, and how do we know? Providing answers to these questions and more, this engaging and accessible book offers a foundation for leadership in modern policing.

Blending concepts from crime science, environmental criminology and the latest research in evidence-based policing, it draws on examples from around the world to cover a range of common issues.