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What Did Criminology Ever Do for Police Officers?

Jason Roach Ph.D. on February 19, 2024

We question the contribution made by criminology to the practicalities of policing and suggest that police officers would be better off acquainting themselves with psychology.

We question the contribution made by criminology to the practicalities of policing and suggest that police officers would be better off acquainting themselves with psychology.

Law and Crime
'Killing the Cubs'? Why Many Crime Reduction Projects Fail

Jason Roach Ph.D. on September 1, 2023

A large proportion of crime prevention and reduction projects never make it to fruition, because it is common for them to be 'killed off' when a change of lead officer occurs. Why?

A large proportion of crime prevention and reduction projects never make it to fruition, because it is common for them to be 'killed off' when a change of lead officer occurs. Why?

Law and Crime
The Self-Selection Policing Approach

Jason Roach Ph.D. on November 22, 2022

Traditionally, police identify serious criminals by information supplied by the public and by focused investigation. Self-selection policing offers an additional way.

Traditionally, police identify serious criminals by information supplied by the public and by focused investigation. Self-selection policing offers an additional way.

Law and Crime
Dealing With Failure in Crime Prevention

Jason Roach Ph.D. on November 8, 2022

What do we mean when a crime prevention is seen as a failure? Is failure just the opposite of success? How might we minimise the chances of failings in crime prevention projects?

What do we mean when a crime prevention is seen as a failure? Is failure just the opposite of success? How might we minimise the chances of failings in crime prevention projects?