The broken windows theory states that visible signs of disorder and misbehavior in an environment encourage further disorder and misbehavior, leading to serious crimes. The principle was developed to ...

If you’re familiar with the Broken Windows theory of policing, you may have learned of it, perhaps indirectly, from Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller “The Tipping Point,” published 25 years ago. In the ...

I recently wrote about the lessons I learned from Home Comforts by Cheryl Mendelson, a 20-year-old book that changed the way I keep house. One such lesson that Mendelson talks about is the "broken ...

Crime continues to be a top concern for millions of Americans, and for good reason. In some of the largest U.S. cities, an increase in gang violence, including among young people, is driving the ...

Q: I enjoyed reading the “A different kind of patrol” article (SMDP, Feb. 9, page 1) last week. What is the “broken windows theory?” A: Great question. The broken windows theory was originally ...

Although I commend Lucy Lannotti offering an opinion on the Broken Windows Theory of policing, her commentary and understanding of this framework fall well short (“Blame our broken criminal justice ...

New Bedford launched the NBConnect app and the 311 phone system last February, which according to Public Information Officer ...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on businesses in Los Angeles, and many are struggling to stay afloat. As the city looks for ways to support these businesses, one thing that could be ...