Type of gun violence Intentional Homicide

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Respond to retaliatory violent disputes

A violent retaliatory dispute is a conflict between multiple people that carries on over time. A violent retaliatory dispute is characterized by confrontation and intimidation…

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Improve Homicide Investigations

Law enforcement agencies can take several steps to improve homicide investigations and homicide clearance rates. By implementing these best practices, agencies increase the likelihood that…

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Focused Deterrence

Focused Deterrence is a multi-faceted evidence-based approach that first identifies groups or individuals who are driving gun violence and then provides collaborative intervention strategies. Law…

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Cure Violence

Cure Violence aims to reduce violence using public health approaches. Cure leverages community partnerships and violence interrupters along with public education campaigns. Violence interrupters are…

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Problem-Oriented Policing

Problem-oriented policing uses the SARA Model: Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment. The model is supposed to support an active and ongoing process that involves identifying problems…

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Real-Time Crime Center

Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) leverage innovative technologies to help law enforcement agencies respond strategically to crime. RTCCs can help officers respond quickly to crimes in…

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Homicide Review Commissions

Homicide review commissions are multi-agency efforts that aim to reduce homicides and non-fatal shootings. Law enforcement, community service providers, and criminal justice professionals meet on…

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Homicide and Non-fatal Shooting Databases

Homicide and non-fatal shooting databases are tools to help commanders stay updated about key identifiers in recent violent crimes. The databases are stored online and…

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Gunshot Detection Technology

Gunshot detection technology is an acoustic surveillance system that law enforcement agencies install in high-crime areas so that it notifies police about the precise location…

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Gun Licensing

Gun licensing laws require that individuals who buy a gun pass a background check. Licensing laws are more stringent than laws that require a background…

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Hot Spots Policing and Directed Patrols

Hot spots policing and directed patrols are similar strategies which focus on increasing law enforcement resources in areas known to experience high rates of crime.…

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Detective Function Assessment – PSN Resource

The Detective Function Assessment is a thorough examination of overall investigative functions and processes, including skillsets of the detectives and investigators, training needs, operations, and…

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Consent to Search and Seize Program

Consent to search and seize programs focus specifically on the parents of youth living in high-crime areas. Police go door-to-door and ask parents for their…

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Comprehensive Gun Violence Reduction Strategies

Comprehensive gun violence reduction strategies combine enforcement, prevention, policy, and reentry efforts to target gun violence in communities. Approaches are tailored to the specific community…

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Body-Worn Camera Auto-Triggering Technologies

Automatic camera initiation, or auto-trigger technology, automatically turns on body-worn cameras in response to specific stimuli. Law enforcement agencies can choose to have body-worn cameras…