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Author(s):

Scherdin, M.

Date:

1992

Study Location:

Whitewater, WI, USA

Manuscript Type:

Book Chapter

Full Citation:

Scherdin, M. (1992). “The Halo Effect: Psychological Deterrence of Electronic Security Systems.” In R.V. Clarke (ed.), Situational Crime Prevention: Successful Case Studies. Albany, N.Y.: Harrow and Heston

Results:

Book inventory shrinkage decreased 83 percent following implementation of electronic surveillance tags. Though not tagged, rate of theft of audio visual material also declined 80 percent.

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161-scherdin-the_halo_effect_psychological_deterrence_of_el.pdf (39.19 KB)

Study Number:

161.00

Author(s):

Sarno, C., M. Hough and M. Bulos

Date:

1999

Study Location:

London, England, UK

Manuscript Type:

Organizational Report

Full Citation:

Sarno, C., M. Hough and M. Bulos (1999). Developing a Picture of CCTV in Southwark Town Centres: Final Report. London: Criminal Policy Research Unit, South Bank University

Results:

In the year following CCTV installation recorded crime in target areas fell by between 10% and 12% compared to pre-CCTV levels. This reduction was more than in the comparison areas.

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160-sarno_hough_bulos-developing_a_picture_of_cctv_in_sou.pdf (499.51 KB)

Study Number:

160.00

Author(s):

Sallybanks, J.

Date:

2001

Study Location:

Stockton-on-Tees, UK

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Sallybanks, J. (2001). Assessing the Police Use of Decoy Vehicles. Police Research Series; Paper 137. London: Home Office, Policing and Reducing Crime Unit

Results:

Over the period studied (August 1995 to December 1998) both vehicle theft and Transit van theft fell in Stockton and across the rest of the force. Transit van theft fell by 60% in Stockton and by 56% across the rest of the force. Total vehicle theft also fell but by less – 44% in Stockton and 20% across the rest of the force.

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159-sallybanks-assessing_the_police_use_of_decoy_vehicles.pdf (194.89 KB)

Study Number:

159.00

Author(s):

Sacco, V., and R. Silverman

Date:

1981

Study Location:

Alberta, CAN

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Sacco, V., and R. Silverman (1981). “Selling Crime Prevention: The Evaluation of a Mass Media Campaign.” Canadian Journal of Criminology 23(2):191-202

Results:

The evidence reviewed in this paper suggests that the Provincial mass media campaign was characterized by an effectiveness structure of the following order: large numbers of Albertans were exposed to the campaign; a considerably smaller number of residents perceived campaign themes and
messages as salient; only a negligible number of residents altered their behavior in response to the campaign.

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158-sacco_silverman-selling_crime_prevention_the_evaluati.pdf (82.4 KB)

Study Number:

158.00

Author(s):

Ross, H. L., D. Campbell and G. Glass

Date:

1970

Study Location:

Britain

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Ross, H. L., D. Campbell and G. Glass (1970). “Determining the Social Effects of a Legal Reform: The British 'Breathalyser' Crackdown of 1967.” American Behavioral Scientist 13(4):493-509

Results:

Revealed that use of breathalyzer by police (subsequent to law enactment) in Britain successfully reduced the number of auto related casualties.

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157-ross_campbell_glass-determining_the_social_effects_of.pdf (1.04 MB)

Study Number:

157.00

Author(s):

Quinet, K., and S. Nunn

Date:

1998

Study Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Quinet, K., and S. Nunn (1998). “Illuminating Crime: The Impact of Street Lighting on Calls for Police Service.” Evaluation Review 22(6):751-779

Results:

Of the nine target areas, six showed evidence of lower CFS volumes after more lighting. Two lighted areas had a lower mean weekly CFS after installation. The more illuminated target area experienced a greater reduction in average CFS for property and miscellaneous crimes than did the control areas.

File:

154-quinet_and_nunn_1998.pdf (1.18 MB)

Study Number:

154.00

Author(s):

Poyner, B.

Date:

1991

Study Location:

Dover, Kent, UK

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Poyner, B. (1991). “Situational Crime Prevention in Two Parking Facilities.” Security Journal 2(2):96-101

Results:

Overall crime was reduced by about 50 percent in treatment parking garage. Crimes also declined in comparison lots suggesting diffusion of benefit.

File:

152-poyner-situational_crime_prevention_in_two_parking_facil.pdf (74.39 KB)

Study Number:

152.00

Author(s):

Poyner, B.

Date:

1988

Study Location:

Northern England, UK

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Poyner, B. (1992). “Video Cameras and Bus Vandalism.” In R.V. Clarke (ed.), Situational Crime Prevention: Successful Case Studies. Guilderland, N.Y.: Harrow and Heston

Results:

The number of seat repairs to buses dropped by two thirds and the number of personel used to clean buses was reduced from 6 to 2.

File:

151-poyner-video_cameras_and_bus_vandalism.pdf (102.23 KB)

Study Number:

151.00

Author(s):

Popkin, S., V. Gwiasda, D. Rosenbaum, J. Amendolia, W. Johnson and L. Olson

Date:

1999

Study Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Popkin, S., V. Gwiasda, D. Rosenbaum, J. Amendolia, W. Johnson and L. Olson (1999). “Combatting Crime in Public Housing: A Qualitative and Quantitative Longitudinal Analysis of the Chicago Housing Authority's Anti-Drug Initiative.” Justice Quarterly 16(3):519-557

Results:

By 1995 significant reductions and crime were achieved and resident perceptions of living conditions improved indicating program effectiveness. By 1996 gangs began to resurface and housing auth policy caused disorder eroding positive effects of program.

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148-popkin_et_al-combating_crime_in_public_housing_a_qualit.pdf (2.65 MB)

Study Number:

148.00

Author(s):

Peiser, R., and A. Chang

Date:

1998

Study Location:

Cerritos, CA, US

Manuscript Type:

Book Chapter

Full Citation:

Peiser, R., and A. Chang (1998). “Situational Crime Prevention in Cerritos and Paramount Industrial Parks.” In M. Felson and R. Peiser (eds.), Reducing Crime Through Real Estate Development and Management. Washington, D.C.: Urban Land Institute

Results:

Case study 1: Crime reduced to 1/10 it's before treatment rate; tenancy of industrial park increased to a rate of 93% from 85%. Case study 2: reported as effective but no outcome data provided.

File:

145-peiser_and_chang.pdf (174.61 KB)

Study Number:

145.00

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