2 thoughts on “Problem Memo on “Broken Windows”-style policing practices”
I really enjoyed reading your memo. It is especially relevant given the recent tragedies in New York and Missouri. The issue is obviously complicated given the services and sacrifices law enforcement officers make for our communities. Law enforcement is supposed to be a socialized institution with the less affluent communities receiving the same services as the wealthier communities. This issue lends itself to an unfair nature given the difference in crimes taking place in both communities.
“Broken Window Policing” clearly needs to change. How it changes is still in the air.
A very well thought-out analysis of “broken windows” policing and its relevance to current events. The author begins with the necessary explanation of definitions from Kelling and Wilson (1982). However, more support from this text would be useful in bolstering the claim that the research missed its mark. A perfect place to begin this analysis however.
The author further claims that “broken windows” policing has contributed to “mass incarceration of people of color and poor people.” There is research available that can support these claims, however it is missing from this analysis. A solid use of evidence is used to support the claim that cities might be creating “debtors’ prisons” to pad the budget, but this evidence belongs elsewhere as it does nothing to support the initial claim concerning people of color or the poor. More evidence to this point could bolster this claim and the remaining arguments could be made separate.
The author does a great job of using evidence to support claims concerning immigration in the fourth paragraph. However in the fifth, one more sentence at the end of the argument would help to clarify and bolster the claim that broken windows policing doesn’t prevent serious crime. The use of some statistics from the virtual work stoppage would be great here.
Lastly, the author does a great job of bringing it all together in the final paragraph, calling for reform in policing practices to address the issue of abuse. This is a great overview of the issues from a distance and a solid framework that could benefit from a little more evidence based research.
Great job! I really enjoyed this piece and I think it’s a necessary review of a system that’s sometimes above the critical eye.
I really enjoyed reading your memo. It is especially relevant given the recent tragedies in New York and Missouri. The issue is obviously complicated given the services and sacrifices law enforcement officers make for our communities. Law enforcement is supposed to be a socialized institution with the less affluent communities receiving the same services as the wealthier communities. This issue lends itself to an unfair nature given the difference in crimes taking place in both communities.
“Broken Window Policing” clearly needs to change. How it changes is still in the air.
A very well thought-out analysis of “broken windows” policing and its relevance to current events. The author begins with the necessary explanation of definitions from Kelling and Wilson (1982). However, more support from this text would be useful in bolstering the claim that the research missed its mark. A perfect place to begin this analysis however.
The author further claims that “broken windows” policing has contributed to “mass incarceration of people of color and poor people.” There is research available that can support these claims, however it is missing from this analysis. A solid use of evidence is used to support the claim that cities might be creating “debtors’ prisons” to pad the budget, but this evidence belongs elsewhere as it does nothing to support the initial claim concerning people of color or the poor. More evidence to this point could bolster this claim and the remaining arguments could be made separate.
The author does a great job of using evidence to support claims concerning immigration in the fourth paragraph. However in the fifth, one more sentence at the end of the argument would help to clarify and bolster the claim that broken windows policing doesn’t prevent serious crime. The use of some statistics from the virtual work stoppage would be great here.
Lastly, the author does a great job of bringing it all together in the final paragraph, calling for reform in policing practices to address the issue of abuse. This is a great overview of the issues from a distance and a solid framework that could benefit from a little more evidence based research.
Great job! I really enjoyed this piece and I think it’s a necessary review of a system that’s sometimes above the critical eye.