The Politics of Crime Prevention

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines the crime prevention enterprise. Crime prevention initiatives and models are reviewed, including crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED); "broken windows" policing; neighbourhood watch; and CCTV surveillance. Considers the role of police and other community stakeholders in designing, implementing, and evaluating these initiatives to improve community safety and well-being. Prerequisite: 12.0 university credits. Not open to students with credit for PLCW 4008H.