Shutting the Door on Foreclosure and Drug-Related Problem Properties: Two Communities Respond to Neighborhood Disorder
Problem properties create more than just an eyesore. They act as a drain on police
resources, create hazardous environments, and lessen the quality of life for neighbors and
community residents.
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Combating the Stop Snitching Code of Silence
Communication between law enforcement and the communities they serve is essential to successful community policing.The willingness of community members to share vital information and participate in partnership-enhancing activities... Read MoreNational Institute of Justice Panel
Explores Familicide Phenomenon
The stresses of an economic downturn often lead to increases in domestic violence, and
the current recession is no exception. Since October 2008, there has been a spike in
familicides...
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A Closer Look at the COPS Office: The Response Center
The COPS Office Response Center is a central source of information about COPS Office resources and programs. Not just for COPS grantees, the Response Center serves both the public and the criminal justice community in a professional, efficient... Read More
New From COPS
The report details numerous promising practices in overcoming language barriers in law
enforcement agencies. Changing demographics across the country have led to a need for...
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