Is “Broken Windows” Broken?

“Broken windows” policing emphasizes the importance of addressing minor disruptions and low-level offenses, such as those committed by homeless people with mental health issues. But do such policing tactics reduce the amount of perceived disorder on the streets, or actually foster it? Tony Sparks discusses a revealing case study of policing and punishment in San Francisco. Social Justice The post Is “Broken Windows” Broken? appeared first on KPFA.