Operation Safe Surroundings (OpSS): The Evidence-Based Violence Prevention Strategy (Issues in Spatial Analysis) - Softcover

Caplan, Joel M.; Kennedy, Leslie W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1087108012 ISBN 13: 9781087108018

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

This book provides all the information you need to get started with Operation Safe Surroundings (OpSS) in your jurisdiction. This evidence-based violence prevention strategy will help you reduce crime and enhance public safety. OpSS is an effective and sustainable approach to problem-solving that: Maximizes existing resources to focus on places and people with the greatest needs; Balances policing and law enforcement tactics with all other options; and, Establishes a data-driven and transparent process for crime prevention and meaningful community engagement. This book is intended for police and other public safety practitioners, elected officials, community stakeholders, non-profit organization leaders, and anyone else interested in sharing the burden of public safety.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1087108012
• ISBN 13: 9781087108018
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 31