JOURNAL ARTICLE

De-policing, police stops, and crime.

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2023, v. 17. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Powell, Zachary A 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the impact of intense external scrutiny on proactive policing, specifically investigating changes in officer-initiated actions such as vehicle and pedestrian stops following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Using data from the Stanford Open Policing Project, the study finds that police proactivity declined while crime rates increased after the incident, illustrating the phenomenon known as "de-policing," where negative feedback reduces police engagement in crime prevention. The article also discusses policy implications, future research directions, and theoretical developments related to de-policing.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2023/01, Vol. 17, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paac070
  • Accession Number:178190250
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