The city tried the strike force idea twice last year and saw sharp drops in crime; this year it's been made permanent. (news.wbfo.org)
The initiative which included new youth athletic leagues and a Youth Forum for teens to speak on community problems as well as other prevention measures - led to a 29 percent drop in crime in the targeted neighborhoods and a city - wide reduction in violent crime. (cyc-net.org)
He became interested in the subject of tipping points and critical mass after having witnessed the sudden drop in crime rates in New York in the 1990s. (investingbythebooks.com)