Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Some studies show that if you live in a low-income country, you are more likely to become the victim of crime than if you live in a rich country. Sounds logical, right? But here's something interesting: Nicaragua has one of the lowest incomes in the region, yet it also has one of the lowest homicide rates in Central America. … [Read more...] about How effective is community-based policing? The case of Nicaragua.
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Five elements of a true community police force
The tragic events in Ferguson have placed police practices at the center of a debate in the United States over their model and whether the police have become too militarized. In fact, the White House is seeking to promote community policing tactics and President Obama has created a special commission to make recommendations for a 21st Century police force. The same … [Read more...] about Five elements of a true community police force
A way to solve the prison crisis and reduce recidivism
Photo by Olga Espinoza In 2007, the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security in Chile launched a pilot program for the social reintegration of convicts. Compared to other reintegration programs, its great advantage was that it followed an evidence-based model: The Risk-Need-Responsivity Model, one of the models most often used in prisons, and one amply supported … [Read more...] about A way to solve the prison crisis and reduce recidivism
The relationship between remittances and crime in Mexico
by Guest bloggers, René Osorio and Steve Brito Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, User Dantadd It is difficult to find any Mexican who does not have friends or family living in other countries. And one of the key features shared by Mexicans who live in the United States is that they send billions of dollars to their native country every year. Remittances received in Mexico … [Read more...] about The relationship between remittances and crime in Mexico
Does Big Data = Big Brother?
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Author, Camelia.boban The image of a policeman seated in front of a crystal ball or a magical mirror does not seem logical, even to the most creative minds. Nevertheless, the science fiction movie “Minority Report” shows a police department that arrests people who are expected to commit crimes in the future. More recently, the CBS … [Read more...] about Does Big Data = Big Brother?