What Was the Significance of George Kelling's Study

question 57

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of George Kelling's study?

• A) It was the first empirical study that attempted to assess the question of police deterrence.
• B) It was the first empirical study that was funded by a private corporation.
• C) It was the first empirical study that examined officers, victims, and offender responses to crime.
• D) It was the first empirical study to involve ride-alongs with active officers.

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