Wildlife crime is widely recognized as one of the largest transnational criminal activities, with far-reaching consequences for species biodiversity, broader ecosystems, and human societies. Prior research has shed light on the primary harms …
We examine how large-scale investments in urban infrastructure influence crime by evaluating Washington, DC's 2023 citywide conversion of street lighting to LED technology. Using incident-level crime data from 2014 to 2025 and leveraging the rollout …
Commercial fishing vessels that disable their automatic identification system (AIS) transponders, commonly referred to as dark vessels, pose a growing challenge for maritime governance, environmental monitoring, and preventing illegal, unreported, …
The risky facilities framework posits that a small subset of locations accounts for a disproportionate share of crime compared to similar places. Although influential in crime science, the measurement of risky facilities does not account for the …
Spatial analysis is central to crime science, yet the primary medium used to communicate spatial findings remains the static map. While static cartography effectively illustrates broad spatial patterns, it is often limited in its ability to convey …
Natural disasters can fundamentally disrupt the social and physical environments of urban areas, reshaping the conditions under which crime occurs. This study examines how major wildfires have influenced crime patterns across Los Angeles County, CA, …
Government responses to violence associated with organized criminal groups have traditionally emphasized offender-based strategies aimed at incapacitating individuals and disrupting criminal organizations. Despite their long-standing use, these …
Objectives- Recent federal mandates have intensified expectations for local law enforcement to engage in immigration enforcement. This study examines how frontline officers exercise discretion in such contexts, focusing on how situational cues, …
Purpose- The Atlanta Beltline is a 22-mile urban trail and greenspace network. This large-scale urban redevelopment project aims to create a vibrant public space. This study evaluates its impact on neighborhood crime. Methods- We employ a staggered …
One of the best examples of balancing conservation with recreation-based tourism is the United States National Park System. With millions of visits per year in many parks, incidents of disorder are inevitable. Despite the limited amount of past …