Managing Crime: Police Use of Crime Data as an Indicator of Effectiveness (original) (raw)
2000, International Journal of the Sociology of Law
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The paper examines the impact of performance measurement on police forces in England and Wales, particularly in response to government mandates for crime reduction. It traces the historical evolution of police efficiency initiatives, from the Thatcher government era to contemporary practices, highlighting the shift towards performance-based assessments in policing. The analysis raises concerns about the implications of such targets on police priorities and operational decisions, emphasizing the potential misalignment between performance metrics and effective crime fighting.
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