This is an example of how my neighborhood tries to prevent criminal activity with surveillance technology. Visible security measures discourage crime by making your store a challenging target. Shoplifters will probably move on to a store without obvious camera surveillance. …
I believe that traffic stops can be beneficial, but it can also be harmful. I believe more traffic stops are biased and aren’t based off the books. We see more and more that racial profiling takes part on the traffic …
One theory to explain Tommy’s involvement in gang involvement and crime is the social learning theory. This theory suggests that individuals learn and imitate illegal behavior from the people and community they surround themselves with. In the podcast we learn …
As you turn the corner to go into my block the first thing that is seen is this RTA building that’s been around, probably longer than me. It has a camera right in front of the door and it’s one
I believe that it should be brought into consideration how traffic laws are enforced. It can be understood how traffic stops help protect drivers and the public but, in recent years it has been deemed problematic due to the conflict …
Tommy Shakur engagement in gang and criminal activity was more of a call for help and an imitation of what he seen. There is a learning theory that basically demonstrates people express behaviors they are taught or that’s there for …
I strongly believe traffic stops have its benefits but it also initiates more harm than good in some situation. I believe if there is no reason for an officer to check a car or to pull someone over. I feel …
Tommy Shakur Ross’s engagement in gangs and criminal activity should be examined using the social learning theory, in my opinion. According to the social learning theory, people pick up illegal behavior by imitating and watching others. According to Albert Bandura’s …
Taking a closer look at how traffic laws are enforced in cities and suburbs makes it clear that a review is necessary. Although traffic stops have traditionally been used to enforce these rules, there is a rising need to investigate …
I do not think that banning traffic stops will change anything quickly because it will involve having to change hundreds of years of racism, discrimination, and profiling. It will have to be thought out and carefully planned. What if a …
I do not believe that we must rethink how we enforce traffic laws in cities and suburbs because I believe that traffic stops are very effective in policing but I do believe that traffic stop training should be more implemented …
After listening to the “Ear Hustle” podcast and analyzing and breaking down the story of Tommy Shakur Ross’s case, I believe Robert K. Merton’s Strain Theory is the best theory to explain Tommy Shakur involvement in gang’s and crime. Robert …
After studying and learning the material on situational crime prevention , These are the crime prevention technologies and solutions in my neighborhood and community that I have seen throughout my day. In the first image it can be a sign …
Traffic stops have often been criticized for disproportionately affecting certain communities, particularly people of color, leading to tensions and instances of injustice. Banning traffic stops, as seen in cities like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Seattle, can indeed bring positive changes …
Traffic stops are important, just as no drinking and driving is important. I’ve watched many DUI traffic stop videos on YouTube and I’ve learned so much about the dangers of unstable drivers. Unfortunately, it’s extremely common for people to have …
After reading the article Cities Try to Turn the Tide on Police Traffic Stops, I gained insight on traffic stops. Traffic stops have been connected to crime in some cases. Traffic stops are an important step that leads law enforcement …
I do believe we should be rethinking how traffic laws in cities and the suburbs are enforced. Most police take matters into their own hands and don’t follow protocol. Majority of people who are stopped in traffic stops are people …
After listening to the podcast about Tommy Shakur Ross I learned Tommy had a rough upbringing. From a young age Tommy shakur ross had problems in different schools all his life. Tommy also had been involved in gangs and was …
A way crime is prevented in my neighborhood is by having the police install a NYPD security camera on sidewalk corners. These security cameras are installed in areas of the neighborhood where crimes have happened before. By having these cameras
Traffic stops serve various purposes, such as enforcing traffic laws to ensure road safety, identifying and preventing potential criminal activities like drug trafficking or driving under the influence, checking for valid licenses-registrations, and addressing vehicle equipment issues that could endanger …
Advocates for reform argue that traditional traffic stops have disproportionately affected minority communities, particularly Black drivers. This has led to issues of racial profiling and strained relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Critics of traditional traffic stops …
Do you believe banning traffic stops like in Philadephia, Los Angeles, Seattle, etc, will bring positive changes to the justice system and the affected communities?
Several cities, including Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Seattle, have recently banned routine traffic stops. This …
I believe that banning traffic stops such as the ones displayed in Philadelphia and Los Angeles will be beneficial to our criminal justice system and affected communities. I think that in terms of focusing on people committing crimes, we should …
We do need to rethink how we enforce traffic stops and change them. Most traffic stops do not complete the task of deterring unsafe driving because most of the time it is minor infractions. Like if a driver forgot to …
We must rethink how we enforce traffic laws in cities and suburbs because in order to effectively prevent avoidable fatalities and the frequent humiliation of Black and Latino drivers by law enforcement, it is imperative that we modify the way …
I think traffic stops are necessary in certain situations, but I do think about how traffic laws are enforced in cities and suburbs. Traffic stops help prevent crimes but it also help people stay under the speed limit. For example, …
The data presented in the New York Times article “Cities Try to Turn the Tide on Police Traffic Stops” strongly supports the need for a reconsideration of minor traffic stops. The information highlighting that these stops disproportionately affect Black drivers …
Merton’s Strain Theory revolves around the disjunction between culturally promoted goals and the means available to achieve them. In Tommy’s case, growing up in an economically disadvantaged neighborhood might have presented a significant gap between the societal emphasis on success …
The theory I’m choosing that represents Tommy Shakur’s upbringing is the “Social Learning Theory”. A theory that studies how an individual can imitate actions from others, whether it’s in person or on screen. Albert Bandura did an experiment with children …
Strain Theory, developed by Robert K. Merton, is the theory I believe is best in this context. Says that people may present deviant behavior, including crime when they feel disconnected from societal goals and lack the material means …
According to Merton’s Strain Theory crime and deviance stem from a mismatch between socially regulated means and culturally mandated ends. Merton lists five ways that a person could adjust to this burden on their own such as Conformity. People embrace …
According to the hypothesis, a need for respect and safety on the streets can lead to gang participation as well as social marginalization and poverty. Tommy Ross had an excellent upbringing and a loving family, but he was driven to …
Listening to “Ear Hustle” and reading the recent units, I can apply the social learning theory to the Tommy Shakur Ross case. The social learning theory means that the person learns behavior from seeing others; you learn behaviors by observing …
After further research and analysis into Tommy Shakur Ross’s story in the “Ear Hustle” podcast, the theory I’d say Robert k. Merton’s Strain Theory makes the most sense of Shakur’s gang involvement. Basically, Merton suggests that when people can’t reach …
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