The debate on whether the death penalty deters and lowers rates of crime is a long-simmering one, with both sides variously ...

Deterrence theory is a key concept in criminology that suggests individuals are less likely to engage in criminal behavior if they perceive the risks and consequences of being caught outweigh the ...

The biggest deterrence against crime is having a stable job. Employment promotes strong family values, preventative programs, living wage jobs and opportunities for former criminals to follow ...

ST. LOUIS – As a 10-year-old girl recovers from a shooting last night, local leaders are pushing a $600,000 violence prevention initiative aimed at stopping crime before it happens. The Save ...

SOUTH BEND — Surveillance is increasing in South Bend through the implementation of new 22-foot-tall mobile camera units from LiveView Technologies. SBPD first looked into the technology at the ...

Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington, who has long been committed to making Bossier Parish one of the safest communities in Louisiana, expressed pride in the results. He credits the continued ...