Zero Tolerance
The idea behind zero tolerance policing is that a strong law enforcement approach to minor crime (in particular public order offenses) will prevent more serious crime from occurring and will ultimately lead to falling crime rates. Zero tolerance policies are based on the “broken windows” theory by Wilson and Kelling. An unrepaired window is a sign that no-one cares and therefore more damage will occur.Zero tolerance policies feel that if disorderly behavior is not dealt with in a particular area, then more serious crime will be the res . . .
One theory for the decreased crime rate is that fewer people are involved in the crack epidemic which swept the city in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. Personally, I believe that while zero tolerance policies may be effective in reducing crime we need to deal with social issues such as child abuse, inequality, lack of jobs, drug addiction, and education issues to truly get to the bottom of crime. Other opponent of zero tolerance policies feel that zero-tolerance policing means zero tolerance for certain people mainly black males who are disproportionately arrested and convicted of crimes. Another theory is that the majority of the offenders responsible for crime in the 1980s are now in prison. According to statistics since 1993, major crime in New York City has fallen by 39% and murder has fallen by 73%. Based on the information I have read, it appears that New York’s crime rate dropped drastically during the period in which there were zero tolerance policies. Whether it was this approach, or some other factor, which was responsible for the recent falls in crime in New York and elsewhere, I am unsure.
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