Research Summary We report on the findings of an updated systematic review and meta‐
analysis of the effects of closed‐circuit television (CCTV) surveillance cameras on crime …

Background In recent years, crime scholars and practitioners have pointed to the potential
benefits of focusing crime prevention efforts on crime places. A number of studies suggest …

Proactive policing, as a strategic approach used by police agencies to prevent crime, is a
relatively new phenomenon in the United States. It developed from a crisis in confidence in …

Objectives We illustrate how a machine learning algorithm, Random Forests, can provide
accurate long-term predictions of crime at micro places relative to other popular techniques …

This accessible, alphabetical guide provides concise insights into a variety of digital
research methods, incorporating introductory knowledge with practical application and …

Machine learning is useful for grid-based crime prediction. Many previous studies have
examined factors including time, space, and type of crime, but the geographic characteristics …

Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) are an increasingly prominent research area in criminal
justice. This trend mirrors current practice, with more and more law enforcement agencies …

Research identifies various place features (eg, bars, schools, public transportation stops)
that generate or attract crime. What is less clear is how the spatial influence of these place …

This study measures the effect of CCTV in Newark, NJ across three separate crime
categories: auto theft, theft from auto, and violent crime. CCTV viewsheds, denoting camera …

Sporting events attract high volumes of people, which in turn leads to increased use of social
media. In addition, research shows that sporting events may trigger violent behavior that can …