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Hot-Spot Policing And The Use Of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Heather L. Merigan
Hot-Spot Policing And The Use Of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Heather L. Merigan
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
An existing gap found in current literature is whether or not prevention-oriented methods have been implemented within crime hot-spots and if these methods have been implemented, it is unknown how effective have they been. The following paper is an evaluative study conducted to examine the use and effectiveness of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) methods when implemented by police departments within crime hot-spots. This was done by distributing an on-line survey to 56 Police Chiefs and researching the websites of 136 police departments located within ten counties of the western United States. The results indicated that the use of …
Effective Parole Supervisor Traits Observed By Texas Parole Officers, David H. Bolding Ii
Effective Parole Supervisor Traits Observed By Texas Parole Officers, David H. Bolding Ii
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This research study uses a quantitative method to identify the traits that Texas parole officers observe make an effective leader. This study adds to what seems to be a void in research on parole supervisors. Prior literature has identified that numerous individual traits and observable traits play an active role in effective leaders. This study uses "Survey Monkey" to employ the use of surveys across Texas, and to ensure confidentiality. By utilizing the method in this study, effective traits can be identified and used as a tool to increase present supervisory capabilities and allow others to have a guide on …