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The City That Became Safe
272 pages, 2011
economics & politics
987 books
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999 booksThe mystery of how New York City became one of the safest large cities in the world has finally been solved. The City That Became Safe explains how New York's crime rate has fallen eighty percent over the last two decades, an extraordinary drop that rivals anything seen before in American history. The explanation may surprise you. The secret to New York's success is more cops and better management, but not the zero-tolerance policing that politicians from both sides of the aisle like to credit for its dramatic drop in crime rates.
Franklin E. Zimring's book explores the dramatic decrease in crime rates in New York City between 1990 and 2010. He digs into the factors that contributed to this change, providing a fascinating look into urban safety.
Zimring highlights the significant role that police and their policies played in making New York safer. He suggests that the changes in police strategies were more influential than demographic shifts or economic factors.
One of the key points Zimring makes is that the 'New York Miracle' is not unique to the city. He argues that other cities can also achieve similar results if they implement the right strategies and policies.
The book emphasizes the importance of data in understanding crime trends. Zimring uses a wealth of statistical information to support his arguments, showing how data can be used to inform policy decisions.
Finally, Zimring discusses the broader implications of New York's crime reduction. He explores how a safer city can lead to improvements in quality of life, economic growth, and community development.
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