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In the late 80's George Kelling came up with the "broken windows theory" of policing. He says the evidence shows that police attention to lower level crimes results in a dramatic reduction in serious crime. George Kelling says there is a link between disorder, fear, crime and urban decay. Tomorrow's speaker, Victor Rios, questions that theory. George Kelling is a former social worker and probation officer. 

Kelling worked for the Police Foundation and wrote a book titled, "Fixing Broken Windows: Restoring Order and Reducing Crime in Our Communities." He spoke April 14, 2015 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, his alma mater.

In the late 80's George Kelling came up with the "broken windows theory" of policing. He says the evidence shows that police attention to lower level crimes results in a dramatic reduction in serious crime. George Kelling spoke at St. Olaf College about the link between disorder, fear, crime and urban decay.

Architect of the 'broken windows theory' of policing

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