Compstat and The New Penology

Using fieldwork data collected at seven police agencies in the United States, this study asks 'To what extent is the operation of Compstat, a recent and highly touted police management and accountability system, consistent with the new penology?'. Examining a multidimensional reform in an...

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Published in:British journal of criminology 2012, Vol.52 (1), p.73-92
Main Authors: Willis, James J., Mastrofski, Stephen D.
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Criminal Justice
Criminology
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Innovation
Innovations
Management
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Penology
Police
Punishment
Reform
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Criminal Justice
Criminology
Field work
Fieldwork
Innovation
Innovations
Management
Management information systems
Penology
Police
Punishment
Reform
U.S.A
United States of America
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