{"product_id":"reducing-crime-jerry-h-ratcliffe-9780815354611","title":"Reducing Crime: A Companion for Police Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProviding 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, the book draws on examples from around the world to cover a range of issues such as: \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to analyze crime problems and what questions to ask, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhy the PANDA model is your key to crime reduction, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ekey features of criminal behavior relevant to police commanders, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe current research on what works in police crime prevention, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhy to set up systems to avoid surprises and monitor crime patterns, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to develop evidence of your effectiveness, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eforming a crime reduction plan, tracking progress, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eand finally, how to make a wider contribution to the policing field. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrammed with useful tips, checklists and advice including first-person perspectives from police practitioners, case studies and chapter summaries, this book is essential reading both for police professionals taking leadership courses and promotion exams, and for students engaged with police administration and community safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jerry Ratcliffe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0815354614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815354611\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/20\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Jerry Ratcliffe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926457385215,"sku":"9780815354611","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_01ca90da-baab-4e37-8dab-aebf0613494d.jpg?v=1681083183","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reducing-crime-jerry-h-ratcliffe-9780815354611","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}