Category Archives: Refereed Journal Articles

Eric L. Piza, George O. Mohler, Nathan T. Connealy, Rachael A. Arietti, and, Jeremy G. Carter (2024) Journal of Quantitative Criminology Research BriefVersion of Record (Open Access) Key Takeaways The study investigates the association between Gunshot Detection Technology (GDT) alerts, calls for service (CFS), and police enforcement actions in Chicago Results indicate significant spatial andContinue reading “Space-Time Association between Gunshot Detection Alerts, Calls for Service, and Police Enforcement in Chicago: Differences Across Citizen Race and Incident Type”

Nathan T. Connealy, Eric L. Piza, Rachael A. Arietti, George O. Mohler, and, Jeremy G. Carter (2024) Journal of Experimental Criminology Research BriefVersion of Record (Open Access)Correction (Open Access) Key Takeaways Chicago’s Gunshot Detection Technology (GDT) coverage area expanded from approximately 3 square-miles to over 136 square-miles between 2012 and 2018 A staggered synthetic controlContinue reading “Staggered Deployment of Gunshot Detection Technology in Chicago, IL: A Matched Quasi‑Experiment of Gun Violence Outcomes”

Eric L. Piza, Rachael A. Arietti, Jeremy G. Carter, and George O. Mohler (2023) Journal of Experimental Criminology Research BriefVersion of Record (Open Access) *This study was funded by the National Institute of Justice (grant number 2019-R2-CX0004) Key Takeaways This study tests whether (1) shots fired calls for service in the gunshot detection technology (GDT)Continue reading “The Effect of Gunshot Detection Technology on Evidence Collection and Case Clearance in Kansas City, Missouri”

Eric L. Piza, David N. Hatten, George O. Mohler, Jeremy G. Carter, and Jisoo Cho (2023) Criminology & Public Policy Research BriefVersion of Record (Open Access) *This study was funded by the National Institute of Justice (grant number 2019-R2-CX0004) Key Takeaways Gunshot detection technology (GDT) was associated with ~30% higher levels of ballistic evidence collectionContinue reading “Gunshot Detection Technology Effect on Gun Violence in Kansas City, Missouri: A Microsynthetic Control Evaluation”

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”

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 Targeted surveillances of known suspects were nearly 8 times longer than surveillances of persons unknown to the CCTV operators TargetedContinue reading “Proactive Monitoring and Operator Discretion: A Systematic Social Observation of CCTV Control Room Operations”

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 GDT alerts occurred a median ofContinue reading “Gunshot Detection Technology Time Savings and Spatial Precision: An Exploratory Analysis in Kansas City”

Eric L. Piza, Kevin T. Wolff, David N. Hatten, and Bryce E. Barthuly (2023) Health & Place Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *This study was funded by a grant from the Bureau of Justice of Assistance and administered by the Institute for Intergovernmental Research Key Takeaways Group-based trajectory analysis classified block groups inContinue reading “Drug Overdoses, Geographic Trajectories, and The Influence of Built Environment and Neighborhood Characteristics”

Eric L. Piza, Nathan T. Connealy, Victoria A. Sytsma, and Vijay F. Chillar (2022) Criminology Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *This study was funded by the Charles Koch Foundation, Policing and Criminal Justice Reform program Key Takeaways Systematic social observation of body-worn camera footage and panel regression analysis tested the effect of policeContinue reading “Situational Factors and Police Use of Force Across Micro-Time Intervals: A Video Systematic Social Observation and Panel Regression”

Eric L. Piza and Victoria A. Sytsma (2022) Crime & Delinquency Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *This study was funded by the Charles Koch Foundation, Policing and Criminal Justice Reform program Key Takeaways Systematic social observation of body-worn camera footage and survival analysis tested the effect of suspect resistance and officer adherence toContinue reading “The Impact of Suspect Resistance, Informational Justice, and Interpersonal Justice on Time Until Police Use of Physical Force: A Survival Analysis”