Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
9-2016
Subjects
Crime -- Geographic information systems, Geospatial data, Criminal statistics, Police -- Public opinion -- Effect of crime maps on
Abstract
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has partnered with Portland State University (PSU) to develop new strategies for improving public safety and police-community relations. The initiative seeks to provide residents with greater voice in where police work in their neighborhood and what steps the police take to address public safety concerns. The current report presents the findings from a household survey conducted in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood. Residents' top concerns were gun crimes, gang activity, and traffic safety. The majority of residents support increased foot patrols by officers and community meetings as a means for reducing crime and strengthening police-community relationships.
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35631
Citation Details
Henning, K., & Stewart, G. (2016). Perceptions regarding public safety in Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood: Research brief. Criminal Justice Policy and Research Institute, Portland State University.