Community Power, the Urban Agenda, and Crime Policy

In: Social science quarterly, Band 62, Heft 4, S. 630-643

Abstract

Ur crime rates increased significantly during the period 1948-1978. Local police policies varied from one city to another & over time as well. Examining 10 cities during this time period & focusing on mayoral incumbencies as the unit of analysis, the associations among Ur power configurations, Ur issues agendas, & police policies are described. Several important linkages are found between power configurations, agendas, & variations in police resources, activities, & focus. 4 Tables, 1 Figure. HA.