Books
Police and Their Problems
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and Their Problems: A Theory," Public Policy, Number 12 (1963), pp. 189-216.Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers
– James Q. Wilson, "Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers," American Journal of Sociology," Vol. 69, No. 5 (March 1964), pp. 522-528.The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities," in James Q. Wilson, editor, City Politics and Public Policy (Wiley, 1968), pp. 173-195.Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real
– James Q. Wilson, "Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real," New York Magazine, August 19, 1968, pp. 39-41.Dilemmas of Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Dilemmas of Police Administration," Public Administration Review, Vol. 28, No. 5 (September-October 1968), pp. 407-417.Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities
– James Q. Wilson, Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities (Harvard University Press, 1968, 1978).“Varieties of Police Behavior encapsulates a central feature of James Q Wilson’s political science. He was interested in identifying key problems of governing — in this case,… More
Crime and Law Enforcement
– James Q. Wilson, "Crime and Law Enforcement," in Kermit Gordon, editor, Agenda for the Nation (Brookings Institution, 1969).What Makes a Better Policeman
– James Q. Wilson, "What Makes a Better Policeman," Atlantic Monthly, (March 1969), pp. 129-134. This essay also appeared in Stephen M. David and Paul E. Peterson, editors, Urban Politics and Public Policy: The City in Crisis (Praeger, 1976).Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?
– James Vorenberg and James Q. Wilson, "Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?" New York Times Magazine, May 11, 1969.The Police and the Ghetto
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Ghetto," in Robert F. Steadman, editor, The Police and the Community (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1972), pp. 51-90.Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration," Police Journal 46 (April 1973).Thinking About Crime
– James Q. Wilson, Thinking About Crime (Basic Books, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1983, Vintage revised paperback edition, 1985).“If George Orwell was right — that all great writers have one title that captures the theme of the all their works – that title for Wilson was Thinking About Crime, which first… More
Police Discretion
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Discretion," in Leon Radzinowicz and Marvin E. Wolfgang, editors, Crime and Justice: Volume II: The Criminal in the Arms of the Law (Basic Books, 1977).Police Research and Experimentation
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Research and Experimentation," in Richard A. Staufenberger, editor, Progress in Policing: Essays on Change (Ballinger, 1980).What Can the Police Do About Violence?
– James Q. Wilson, "What Can the Police Do About Violence?" Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 452 (November 1980), pp. 13-21.The Effects of the Police on Crime
– James Q. Wilson and Barbara Boland, "The Effects of the Police on Crime: A Response to Jacob and Rich," Law and Society Review, Vol. 16, No. 1 (1981-1982), pp. 136-170.Police Performance and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, Police Performance and Case Attrition (RAND Corporation, 1987).The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, "The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition," Policing and Society, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1990, pp. 23-38.Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing
– James Q. Wilson, "Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing," Washington Monthly, October 1990, pp. 58-62.Skid Row Policing
– James Q. Wilson talks about skid row policing at a Manhattan Institute Conference in Los Angeles on January 17, 2008.Essays
Police and Their Problems
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and Their Problems: A Theory," Public Policy, Number 12 (1963), pp. 189-216.Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers
– James Q. Wilson, "Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers," American Journal of Sociology," Vol. 69, No. 5 (March 1964), pp. 522-528.The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities," in James Q. Wilson, editor, City Politics and Public Policy (Wiley, 1968), pp. 173-195.Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real
– James Q. Wilson, "Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real," New York Magazine, August 19, 1968, pp. 39-41.Dilemmas of Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Dilemmas of Police Administration," Public Administration Review, Vol. 28, No. 5 (September-October 1968), pp. 407-417.Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities
– James Q. Wilson, Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities (Harvard University Press, 1968, 1978).“Varieties of Police Behavior encapsulates a central feature of James Q Wilson’s political science. He was interested in identifying key problems of governing — in this case,… More
Crime and Law Enforcement
– James Q. Wilson, "Crime and Law Enforcement," in Kermit Gordon, editor, Agenda for the Nation (Brookings Institution, 1969).What Makes a Better Policeman
– James Q. Wilson, "What Makes a Better Policeman," Atlantic Monthly, (March 1969), pp. 129-134. This essay also appeared in Stephen M. David and Paul E. Peterson, editors, Urban Politics and Public Policy: The City in Crisis (Praeger, 1976).Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?
– James Vorenberg and James Q. Wilson, "Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?" New York Times Magazine, May 11, 1969.The Police and the Ghetto
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Ghetto," in Robert F. Steadman, editor, The Police and the Community (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1972), pp. 51-90.Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration," Police Journal 46 (April 1973).Thinking About Crime
– James Q. Wilson, Thinking About Crime (Basic Books, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1983, Vintage revised paperback edition, 1985).“If George Orwell was right — that all great writers have one title that captures the theme of the all their works – that title for Wilson was Thinking About Crime, which first… More
Police Discretion
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Discretion," in Leon Radzinowicz and Marvin E. Wolfgang, editors, Crime and Justice: Volume II: The Criminal in the Arms of the Law (Basic Books, 1977).Police Research and Experimentation
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Research and Experimentation," in Richard A. Staufenberger, editor, Progress in Policing: Essays on Change (Ballinger, 1980).What Can the Police Do About Violence?
– James Q. Wilson, "What Can the Police Do About Violence?" Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 452 (November 1980), pp. 13-21.The Effects of the Police on Crime
– James Q. Wilson and Barbara Boland, "The Effects of the Police on Crime: A Response to Jacob and Rich," Law and Society Review, Vol. 16, No. 1 (1981-1982), pp. 136-170.Police Performance and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, Police Performance and Case Attrition (RAND Corporation, 1987).The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, "The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition," Policing and Society, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1990, pp. 23-38.Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing
– James Q. Wilson, "Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing," Washington Monthly, October 1990, pp. 58-62.Skid Row Policing
– James Q. Wilson talks about skid row policing at a Manhattan Institute Conference in Los Angeles on January 17, 2008.Commentary
Police and Their Problems
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and Their Problems: A Theory," Public Policy, Number 12 (1963), pp. 189-216.Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers
– James Q. Wilson, "Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers," American Journal of Sociology," Vol. 69, No. 5 (March 1964), pp. 522-528.The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities," in James Q. Wilson, editor, City Politics and Public Policy (Wiley, 1968), pp. 173-195.Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real
– James Q. Wilson, "Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real," New York Magazine, August 19, 1968, pp. 39-41.Dilemmas of Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Dilemmas of Police Administration," Public Administration Review, Vol. 28, No. 5 (September-October 1968), pp. 407-417.Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities
– James Q. Wilson, Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities (Harvard University Press, 1968, 1978).“Varieties of Police Behavior encapsulates a central feature of James Q Wilson’s political science. He was interested in identifying key problems of governing — in this case,… More
Crime and Law Enforcement
– James Q. Wilson, "Crime and Law Enforcement," in Kermit Gordon, editor, Agenda for the Nation (Brookings Institution, 1969).What Makes a Better Policeman
– James Q. Wilson, "What Makes a Better Policeman," Atlantic Monthly, (March 1969), pp. 129-134. This essay also appeared in Stephen M. David and Paul E. Peterson, editors, Urban Politics and Public Policy: The City in Crisis (Praeger, 1976).Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?
– James Vorenberg and James Q. Wilson, "Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?" New York Times Magazine, May 11, 1969.The Police and the Ghetto
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Ghetto," in Robert F. Steadman, editor, The Police and the Community (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1972), pp. 51-90.Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration," Police Journal 46 (April 1973).Thinking About Crime
– James Q. Wilson, Thinking About Crime (Basic Books, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1983, Vintage revised paperback edition, 1985).“If George Orwell was right — that all great writers have one title that captures the theme of the all their works – that title for Wilson was Thinking About Crime, which first… More
Police Discretion
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Discretion," in Leon Radzinowicz and Marvin E. Wolfgang, editors, Crime and Justice: Volume II: The Criminal in the Arms of the Law (Basic Books, 1977).Police Research and Experimentation
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Research and Experimentation," in Richard A. Staufenberger, editor, Progress in Policing: Essays on Change (Ballinger, 1980).What Can the Police Do About Violence?
– James Q. Wilson, "What Can the Police Do About Violence?" Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 452 (November 1980), pp. 13-21.The Effects of the Police on Crime
– James Q. Wilson and Barbara Boland, "The Effects of the Police on Crime: A Response to Jacob and Rich," Law and Society Review, Vol. 16, No. 1 (1981-1982), pp. 136-170.Police Performance and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, Police Performance and Case Attrition (RAND Corporation, 1987).The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, "The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition," Policing and Society, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1990, pp. 23-38.Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing
– James Q. Wilson, "Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing," Washington Monthly, October 1990, pp. 58-62.Skid Row Policing
– James Q. Wilson talks about skid row policing at a Manhattan Institute Conference in Los Angeles on January 17, 2008.Multimedia
Police and Their Problems
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and Their Problems: A Theory," Public Policy, Number 12 (1963), pp. 189-216.Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers
– James Q. Wilson, "Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers," American Journal of Sociology," Vol. 69, No. 5 (March 1964), pp. 522-528.The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities," in James Q. Wilson, editor, City Politics and Public Policy (Wiley, 1968), pp. 173-195.Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real
– James Q. Wilson, "Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real," New York Magazine, August 19, 1968, pp. 39-41.Dilemmas of Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Dilemmas of Police Administration," Public Administration Review, Vol. 28, No. 5 (September-October 1968), pp. 407-417.Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities
– James Q. Wilson, Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities (Harvard University Press, 1968, 1978).“Varieties of Police Behavior encapsulates a central feature of James Q Wilson’s political science. He was interested in identifying key problems of governing — in this case,… More
Crime and Law Enforcement
– James Q. Wilson, "Crime and Law Enforcement," in Kermit Gordon, editor, Agenda for the Nation (Brookings Institution, 1969).What Makes a Better Policeman
– James Q. Wilson, "What Makes a Better Policeman," Atlantic Monthly, (March 1969), pp. 129-134. This essay also appeared in Stephen M. David and Paul E. Peterson, editors, Urban Politics and Public Policy: The City in Crisis (Praeger, 1976).Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?
– James Vorenberg and James Q. Wilson, "Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?" New York Times Magazine, May 11, 1969.The Police and the Ghetto
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Ghetto," in Robert F. Steadman, editor, The Police and the Community (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1972), pp. 51-90.Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration," Police Journal 46 (April 1973).Thinking About Crime
– James Q. Wilson, Thinking About Crime (Basic Books, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1983, Vintage revised paperback edition, 1985).“If George Orwell was right — that all great writers have one title that captures the theme of the all their works – that title for Wilson was Thinking About Crime, which first… More
Police Discretion
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Discretion," in Leon Radzinowicz and Marvin E. Wolfgang, editors, Crime and Justice: Volume II: The Criminal in the Arms of the Law (Basic Books, 1977).Police Research and Experimentation
– James Q. Wilson, "Police Research and Experimentation," in Richard A. Staufenberger, editor, Progress in Policing: Essays on Change (Ballinger, 1980).What Can the Police Do About Violence?
– James Q. Wilson, "What Can the Police Do About Violence?" Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 452 (November 1980), pp. 13-21.The Effects of the Police on Crime
– James Q. Wilson and Barbara Boland, "The Effects of the Police on Crime: A Response to Jacob and Rich," Law and Society Review, Vol. 16, No. 1 (1981-1982), pp. 136-170.Police Performance and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, Police Performance and Case Attrition (RAND Corporation, 1987).The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition
– Joan Petersilia, Allan Abrahamse, and James Q. Wilson, "The Relationship Between Police Practice, Community Characteristics, and Case Attrition," Policing and Society, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1990, pp. 23-38.Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing
– James Q. Wilson, "Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing," Washington Monthly, October 1990, pp. 58-62.Skid Row Policing
– James Q. Wilson talks about skid row policing at a Manhattan Institute Conference in Los Angeles on January 17, 2008.Teaching
Police and Their Problems
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and Their Problems: A Theory," Public Policy, Number 12 (1963), pp. 189-216.Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers
– James Q. Wilson, "Generational and Ethnic Differences Among Career Police Officers," American Journal of Sociology," Vol. 69, No. 5 (March 1964), pp. 522-528.The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Delinquent in Two Cities," in James Q. Wilson, editor, City Politics and Public Policy (Wiley, 1968), pp. 173-195.Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real
– James Q. Wilson, "Movie Cops: Romantic vs. Real," New York Magazine, August 19, 1968, pp. 39-41.Dilemmas of Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Dilemmas of Police Administration," Public Administration Review, Vol. 28, No. 5 (September-October 1968), pp. 407-417.Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities
– James Q. Wilson, Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities (Harvard University Press, 1968, 1978).“Varieties of Police Behavior encapsulates a central feature of James Q Wilson’s political science. He was interested in identifying key problems of governing — in this case,… More
Crime and Law Enforcement
– James Q. Wilson, "Crime and Law Enforcement," in Kermit Gordon, editor, Agenda for the Nation (Brookings Institution, 1969).What Makes a Better Policeman
– James Q. Wilson, "What Makes a Better Policeman," Atlantic Monthly, (March 1969), pp. 129-134. This essay also appeared in Stephen M. David and Paul E. Peterson, editors, Urban Politics and Public Policy: The City in Crisis (Praeger, 1976).Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?
– James Vorenberg and James Q. Wilson, "Is the Court Handcuffing the Cops?" New York Times Magazine, May 11, 1969.The Police and the Ghetto
– James Q. Wilson, "The Police and the Ghetto," in Robert F. Steadman, editor, The Police and the Community (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1972), pp. 51-90.Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration
– James Q. Wilson, "Emerging Patterns in American Police Administration," Police Journal 46 (April 1973).Thinking About Crime
– James Q. Wilson, Thinking About Crime (Basic Books, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1983, Vintage revised paperback edition, 1985).“If George Orwell was right — that all great writers have one title that captures the theme of the all their works – that title for Wilson was Thinking About Crime, which first… More