As authorities continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Anthony Allegrini Jr., who was killed by a state trooper on I-95 earlier this month, they will not have the benefit of footage from body-worn cameras to assist in their work.
Yearly Archives: 2023
Evidence on the Impact of the Prudential Center on Crime in Downtown Newark
Gian Maria Campedelli, Eric L. Piza, Alex R. Piquero, and Justin Kurland (2023) Journal of Experimental Criminology Version of Record (Open Access) Abstract Objectives: Evaluate the effects that Prudential Center events had on crime in downtown Newark from 2007 to 2015 in terms of incident counts and spatial characteristics. Methods: We evaluate the effects of events heldContinue reading “Evidence on the Impact of the Prudential Center on Crime in Downtown Newark”
Proactive Monitoring and Operator Discretion: A Systematic Social Observation of CCTV Control Room Operations
Eric L. Piza and Lauren N. Moton (2023) Journal of Criminal Justice Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *Data collection activities were funded by the National Institute of Justice (grant number 2010-IJ-CX-0026) Key Takeaways Research Summary Technological advancements have allowed seamless integration of a range of surveillance technologies, making video surveillance a core componentContinue reading “Proactive Monitoring and Operator Discretion: A Systematic Social Observation of CCTV Control Room Operations”
The Daily Free Press: Boston Joins Program to Reduce Gun Violence Within the Next Few Years
Mayor Michelle Wu announced last Tuesday that the city of Boston aims to reduce homicide rates by participating in a new program that is designed to create Boston-specific strategies to address gun violence in the city. The program, designed by the Violence Reduction Center of the University of Maryland, brought together experts from across theContinue reading “The Daily Free Press: Boston Joins Program to Reduce Gun Violence Within the Next Few Years”
Gunshot Detection Technology Time Savings and Spatial Precision: An Exploratory Analysis in Kansas City
Eric L. Piza, David N. Hatten, Jeremy G. Carter, Jonas H. Baughman, and George O. Mohler (2023) Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *This study was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (grant number 2019-R2-CX-0004) Key Takeaways Research Summary Gunshot Detection Technology (GDT)Continue reading “Gunshot Detection Technology Time Savings and Spatial Precision: An Exploratory Analysis in Kansas City”
Albuquerque Journal: Study on ShotSpotter in Kansas City Finds ‘No Meaningful Change’ in Violence
ShotSpotter has been around for decades and, according to the company, has been implemented at one time or another in more than 130 cities nationwide. Although only a few years old in Albuquerque, numerous studies and surveys have been done on the technology and its effectiveness over the years. On its website, ShotSpotter described theContinue reading “Albuquerque Journal: Study on ShotSpotter in Kansas City Finds ‘No Meaningful Change’ in Violence”
Eric L. Piza, Ph.D. 