Broken Windows and Zero Tolerance Policing

 

 

1)       Read the class notes by clicking here.

 

2)       Watch the audiovisual presentation by clicking here.

 

3)       Read this article by James Q. Wilson and George Kelling by clicking here.

 

4)       Explain the theory of broken windows and provide examples.

 

5)       Explain Zero Tolerance policing.

 

6)       What is urban decay?

 

7)       In your opinion, what are the major drawbacks of broken windows theory? Who does zero tolerance policing affect?

 

8)       Search the Internet and read about the implementation of this theory in New York City. Briefly summarize this experience.

 

9)       Find a newspaper article, music clip, film scene, or news report about a crime and try to explain it from the perspective of the Broken Windows theory.

 

10)                                    Write one question about broken windows theory and zero tolerance policing for the test bank.

 

11)                                    Pass in a written report answering all these questions next class. You can work individually or in small groups. There is no page limit, but ideally the length of the report should be about 3 to 5 pages.