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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
10
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1980

Article Facts

Title
Ecological Predictors and Police Allocation Policy
DOI
10.2190/Q6A9-FA46-L2L2-90RH
Author
Woodrow Jones
Pages
111-117
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Ecological Predictors and Police Allocation Policy

Woodrow Jones

DOI: 10.2190/Q6A9-FA46-L2L2-90RH

Abstract

Ecological predictors are major factors influencing the design and allocation of police units. The ecological approach encompasses a variety of environmental variables which determine environmental composition of the police district. This study indicates that these variables are effective discriminators of police allocation policy. The classification of police districts is supportive of the general conclusion that the ecological dimension is important for police deployment in large cities.

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