The Broken Window Theory

The Broken Windows theory was first discussed in the late 1960s and has since been put in to use, greatly impacts the way that police and city-level political officials view crime and disorder Some believed that Broken windows was a success because it hit multiple facets of public policy. It provided a way for police to “do something” about disorder and crime. But, many academics in criminology and criminal justice, believe that the practice is fatally flawed and that its associated policing strategy does not reduce crime and can damage police and community relationships. However I believe it does work and can still work. As we grow thing need to change in order to keep