The broken windows theory states that visible signs of disorder and misbehavior in an environment encourage further disorder and misbehavior, leading to serious crimes. The principle was developed to ...

Crime continues to be a top concern for millions of Americans, and for good reason. In some of the largest U.S. cities, an increase in gang violence, including among young people, is driving the ...

The NYPD's commitment to Broken Windows policing, the disarmingly simple idea that serious crimes are more likely to occur in disorderly environments than orderly ...

Q: I enjoyed reading the “A different kind of patrol” article (SMDP, Feb. 9, page 1) last week. What is the “broken windows theory?” A: Great question. The broken windows theory was originally ...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses in Los Angeles, and many are struggling to stay afloat. As the city looks for ways to support these businesses, one thing that could be ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The "broken windows" law enforcement strategy of aggressively pursuing petty criminals is coming under attack, after a grand jury this week decided not to indict a New York ...