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Malcolm Gladwell revisits the concept of broken windows policing and its impact on crime rates in New York City, highlighting the effectiveness of precision policing over indiscriminate strategies like stop and frisk. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s initiative to clean up vacant lots in Philadelphia led to a significant decrease in the homicide rate, showcasing a practical application of the broken windows theory in reducing crime.
Highlights
- 2024-10-24 12:05 There was graffiti everywhere. There were 2262 murders in New York in 1990, more than six a day. Were we personally at risk? I don’t know, but it felt like crime was all around us. You know, someone would always say, hey, don’t worry, I’m walking you home.