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- Title
The geographic concentration of use of force incidents at subway stations mimics the law of crime concentration bandwidths: A research note.
- Authors
Sorg, Evan T; Houser, Kimberly A; Lewandowski, Carla; Schell-Busey, Natalie
- Abstract
The Law of Crime Concentration states that a small percent of microplaces will account for large portions of crime. In this research, we demonstrate that police use of force incidents likewise occur at a small percentage of subway stations in Philadelphia, a category of 'risky facilities', where crime concentration is also expected. Those percentages mimic the bandwidths of the Law of Crime Concentration. We sketch pertinent data collection needs and future research questions that should be explored if a crime and place perspective is to play a role in understanding and informing policies geared toward reducing the extent to which police use force against the public.
- Subjects
PHILADELPHIA (Pa.); SUBWAY stations; CRIME; BANDWIDTHS; ACQUISITION of data
- Publication
Police Journal, 2021, Vol 94, Issue 3, p316
- ISSN
0032-258X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0032258X20928096