{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Crime Reduction Institute","home_page_url":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org","description":"Crime Reduction Institute","author":{"name":"Crime Reduction Institute"},"items":[{"id":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/%E2%80%9Cofficer-how-do-we-really-build-community%E2%80%9D","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/205d453e-9fa9-43dd-bea3-35181a4831a2/iStock-1408412208.jpg\"/><p>Not long ago, while on duty with my police department, I was speaking at a community meeting when a woman raised her hand and asked:</p>","url":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/%E2%80%9Cofficer-how-do-we-really-build-community%E2%80%9D","title":"“Officer, how do we really build community?” ","summary":"Not long ago, while on duty with my police department, I was speaking at a community meeting when a woman raised her hand and asked:","date_modified":"2025-08-19T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/from-programs-to-culture-change-a-smarter-approach-to-crime-prev","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/205d453e-9fa9-43dd-bea3-35181a4831a2/iStock-1310108828.jpg\"/><p>For decades, police departments have used crime prevention programs like Neighborhood Watch and Crime-Free Housing to keep communities safe. These efforts are important. But too often, they fade away. Why? Sustainability...</p>","url":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/from-programs-to-culture-change-a-smarter-approach-to-crime-prev","title":"From Programs to Culture Change: A Smarter Approach to Crime Prev","summary":"For decades, police departments have used crime prevention programs like Neighborhood Watch and Crime-Free Housing to keep communities safe. These efforts are important. But too often, they fade away. Why? Sustainability...","date_modified":"2025-08-19T04:40:56Z"},{"id":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/reclaiming-the-motto-%E2%80%9Cto-protect-and-serve","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/205d453e-9fa9-43dd-bea3-35181a4831a2/iStock-483185533.jpg\"/><p>Each time tragedy hits our nation, I am reminded that fearless sheepdogs are ready to answer the call. The men and women who wear the blue uniform do so because they feel a calling at some point. They felt a calling to h...</p>","url":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/reclaiming-the-motto-%E2%80%9Cto-protect-and-serve","title":"Reclaiming the Motto “To Protect and Serve\"","summary":"Each time tragedy hits our nation, I am reminded that fearless sheepdogs are ready to answer the call. The men and women who wear the blue uniform do so because they feel a calling at some point. They felt a calling to h...","date_modified":"2023-12-08T18:34:02Z"},{"id":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/the-why-of-policing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/205d453e-9fa9-43dd-bea3-35181a4831a2/cops%20waving%20on%20patrol.jpg\"/><p>To discover the why of policing, I want to ask two questions. Why do we need police on the streets? Two, could society function without police?</p>","url":"https://crimereductioninstitute.org/f/the-why-of-policing","title":"The Why of Policing","summary":"To discover the why of policing, I want to ask two questions. Why do we need police on the streets? Two, could society function without police?","date_modified":"2023-12-08T18:02:52Z"}]}