Policing Gun Violence

Policing Gun Violence explores how police departments can effectively balance enforcement and community engagement to reduce gun-related crime in U.S. cities. Drawing on fifty years of research and experience, the book discusses strategies such as hot spot policing, focused deterrence, and disrupting illegal gun markets, emphasizing that law enforcement can enhance public safety while respecting individual rights. It offers evidence-based insights into creating safer urban environments through smarter policing practices.