Wilson And Kelling Flashcards
Aim:
Challenge existing beliefs about the fear of crime and role of police
Method:
And article that proposes a theory of neighbourhood safety and crime. So no sample
References to newmark foot patrol
Design:
Not an experimental piece
Theory
Observation of police officers
He accompanied officers on foot patrol over many hours
Findings of foot patrol:
Negative attitudes from public
Reduce mobility of officers
5 year evaluation showed that it did not reduce crime but communities felt safer
Zimbardo:
Left car without plates in a middle class and lower class areas
Rough area- car damaged instantly
Middle class- car remained untouched for a week until zimbardo damaged it himself
Both white and black races were involved
Bad for elderly as they can’t necessarily leave