Effects of Gun Seizures on Gun Violence: 'Hot Spots' Patrol in Kansas City

Author(s):

Sherman, L., and D. Rogan

Date:

1995

Study Location:

Kansas City, MO, US

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Sherman, L., and D. Rogan (1995). “Effects of Gun Seizures on Gun Violence: 'Hot Spots' Patrol in Kansas City.” Justice Quarterly 12(4):673-693

Results:

Over six month period hot spot policing of gun violence area with murder rate 20 times higher than national average produced a 49 percent reduction in gun crimes with no apparent displacement.

File:

166-sherman_rogan-effects_of_gun_seizures_on_gun_violence_.pdf (1.31 MB)

Study Number:

166.00