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Legal Studies

2009

Marc A. Ruffinengo

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Predicting Police Support For A Gang Prevention Program, Marc Ruffinengo Nov 2009

Predicting Police Support For A Gang Prevention Program, Marc Ruffinengo

Marc A. Ruffinengo

A gap is present in the police performance literature that exists due to the use of performance measures that are more in line with the reactive aspect of the police mission. The present study seeks to determine which individual officer and departmental characteristics are more indicative of tolerance and attitudinal compatibility with a proactive crime prevention program. Using surveys from police officers participating in the GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program, this study focuses on identifying officer and departmental characteristics that are indicative of tolerance and belief (i.e. support) in the potential for the program to reduce gang membership …


The Dimensionality Of The Fear Of Crime: Principal Components Analysis, Rotation, And Theory, Jonathan Cooper, Marc Ruffinengo Mar 2009

The Dimensionality Of The Fear Of Crime: Principal Components Analysis, Rotation, And Theory, Jonathan Cooper, Marc Ruffinengo

Marc A. Ruffinengo

No abstract provided.


Buck V. Bell, Marc Ruffinengo Dec 2008

Buck V. Bell, Marc Ruffinengo

Marc A. Ruffinengo

No abstract provided.