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Cops and Robbers in Cincinnati: A Spatial Modeling Approach for Examining the Effects of Aggressive Policing

Hall, Davin
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1186669531

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2007, MA, University of Cincinnati, Arts and Sciences : Geography.
Aggressive policing tactics have been frequently examined in crime prevention studies, both in their effectiveness at reducing crime as well as possible problems of displacement of crime. This study examines robberies in the city of Cincinnati following a major increase of arrests for minor offenses in a small neighborhood of the city. A modified version of the Weighted Displacement Quotient test (WDQ), termed the Spatio-Temporal Weighted Displacement Quotient (STWDQ), is used to determine possible displacement of crime or a diffusion of benefits. Directly surrounding the treatment area, a diffusion of benefits is found to be taking place; however, at a greater distance from the treatment area, displacement of crime has occurred. For the overall study area, the displaced crime out-weighs the decreases in robberies within the treatment area and its immediate neighboring areas. Future study is required to clarify the relationship between the observed increases in crime and police actions.
Dr. Lin Liu (Advisor)
50 p.
Geography
Aggressive policing; Weighted Displacement Quotient

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  • Hall, D. (2007). Cops and Robbers in Cincinnati: A Spatial Modeling Approach for Examining the Effects of Aggressive Policing [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1186669531

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hall, Davin. Cops and Robbers in Cincinnati: A Spatial Modeling Approach for Examining the Effects of Aggressive Policing. 2007. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1186669531.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hall, Davin. "Cops and Robbers in Cincinnati: A Spatial Modeling Approach for Examining the Effects of Aggressive Policing." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1186669531

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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