Here is a link to an article on "Broken Windows " policing, written by the current NYPD commissioner William Bratton and George Kelling, who co-authored the seminal 1982 article in the Atlantic that first highlighted the practice:

http://www.city-journal.org/2015/25_1_broken-windows-policing.html

Please formulate your own opinion, citing both the linked article and your own research, on whether or not you find "Broken Windows" policing to be a positive or negative style of policing in NYC, and why. Also, Cite relevant examples that you believe best support your opinion (Academic Journals, scholarly publications, newspapers, online resources etc.) Additionally, please respond to at least TWO of your fellow students posts, stating if you agree or disagree with their position and why. The idea of this assignment is to create a threaded dialogue and foster a productive conversation on an important issue in NYC with your fellow classmates. Submissions should be a minimum of 500 words (one page), and follow the standard rules punctuation, grammar and formatting. All submissions must be turned in no later than 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 10th for full credit. Any late submissions will be penalized. Remember, no ideas or opinions are incorrect, and if you believe in your position, defend it!