Abstract
ABSTRACT In 2013, two well-known place-based gun violence reduction strategies were implemented in different neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Separate evaluations showed each strategy was associated with significant reductions in fatal and nonfatal shootings compared to statistically-matched areas. The current study assessed whether the interventions had spillover benefits for shooting investigations. We hypothesized that the intervention-driven reductions in fatal and non-fatal shooting caseloads and new dedicated investigatory resources would result in increased clearances for shootings committed in the target areas. Contrary to hypothesized benefits, the results of regression models showed that there were no significant increases in clearance rates compared to matched areas or the city. In the spite of the null findings, given extensive studies showing that lower caseloads and focused investigative resources could improve clearances, we recommend future evaluation research on place-based gun violence reduction strategies that include components to assess potential intervention benefits beyond crime reduction alone.
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