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CRIME REDUCTION - A COMMUNITY APPROACH

NCJ Number
12001
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 42 Issue: 11 Dated: (NOVEMBER 1973) Pages: 20-22,31
Author(s)
C V GOODIN
Date Published
1973
Length
4 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF A TEMPORARY, SPECIALIZED POLICE TACTICAL UNIT FORMED TO COMBAT THE ANTICIPATED ROBBERY INCREASE DURING THE 1972 CHRISTMAS SEASON IN CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Abstract
WITH THE AID OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, MEDIA SUPPORT, AND RESTRICTIONS ON BAIL FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS CHARGED WITH NUMEROUS COUNTS OF ROBBERY, THE POLICE WERE ABLE TO SUCCEED IN OBTAINING SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS IN CRIME.