The sharp decline in crime in New York in 1990 attracted the attention of the U.S. and around the world, seemed to provide evidence that new approaches to policy and management can make a huge difference for the better. This case describes the key management decisions that the New York Police Department lends itself to a successful attack on the crime rate in the city. In particular, it describes the approach Police Chief William Bratton in assembling the core, reform-oriented management team and the development of an automated system for tracking crime used as a basis for an attack on the police force. In the epilogue, there is a dramatic question, in order to minimize the abuse of force by the police is also measurable methods have been successfully used in the activities of criminals. This case, in addition to the questions he raises, provides a strong indicative of one of the most successful public sector management initiatives recently. HKS case number 1530.0. "Hide
by John Buntin Source: Harvard Kennedy School 30 pages. Publication Date: July 1, 1999. Prod. #: HKS001-PDF-ENG
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