JOURNAL ARTICLE

When is problem-oriented policing most effective? A systematic examination of heterogeneity in effect sizes for reducing crime and disorder.

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2024, v. 18. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hinkle, Joshua C; Weisburd, David; Telep, Cody W; Petersen, Kevin 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a systematic review and meta-analysis of problem-oriented policing (POP), revealing a 33.8% relative reduction in crime and disorder in treatment groups compared to controls. The analysis indicates that POP is an effective policing strategy, with greater impacts observed when responses are broader, involve multiple partner agencies, engage more of the police agency, and target property crime and disorder. The findings also suggest that even less intensive implementations of POP can yield significant benefits, supporting its adoption regardless of an agency's capacity for in-depth problem-solving. The article recommends future research to combine meta-analyses with narrative reviews to better understand the conditions that optimize POP effectiveness.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2024/01, Vol. 18, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paae053
  • Accession Number:184072906
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