Center for Problem-Oriented Policing

The mission of the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing is to advance the practice of the problem-oriented approach to policing in free and democratic societies by making accessible research- and practice-based knowledge about effective methods of addressing specific policing problems.

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POP Center Problems Carjacking CarjackingGuide No. 75 (2023)by Shanhe Jiang, Marcus Felson, Michael S. Scott, and Kathryn TappThe Problem of CarjackingWhat This Guide Does…
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Browse best-practice tools and guides for addressing common crime and disorder problems, organized by category below.

Policing Problems

All Problems Alcohol & Drug Problems Animal Problems Burglary & Theft Business-related Problems Disorder & Nuisance Problems Elderly Problems Endangerment Frauds Gang Problems Misuse of Police Resources Robbery School & College Problems Sex-related Problems Traffic Problems Vehicle-related Problems Violence Problems Wilderness Problems Youth/Juvenile Problems