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One Step Ahead - Notes from the Problem Solving Unit

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Innovating crime prevention with unconventional wisdom.

"One Step Ahead" isn't just another true-crime read—it's a treasure trove of ingenious, out-of-the-box strategies used to prevent crime. Stevyn Colgan's experiences from The Problem Solving Unit prove that creativity and a pinch of eccentricity can go a long way in tackling real issues. If you're intrigued by the blend of humor, innovation, and crime-fighting tales, you'll likely find this book both enlightening and entertaining.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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One Step Ahead - Notes from the Problem Solving Unit

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ISBN: 9781783525843
Authors: Stevyn Colgan
Publisher: Unbound
Date of Publication: 2018-08-28
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 120 readers)

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Can lollipops reduce anti-social behaviour? Or wizards halt street gambling? Do fake bus stops protect pensioners? Will organising a dog show stop young people killing each other? Stevyn Colgan believes that the answer to all of those questions is 'Yes'. Packed with fascinating anecdotes and important questions, this astonishing book reveals the innovative and imaginative ways Colgan tried to prevent crime during his thirty years on the police force. Colgan worked for twelve of those years as part of a unique team called The Problem Solving Unit. With no budget and laughable resources, they were given an extraordinary brief – to solve problems of crime and disorder that wouldn't respond to traditional policing. They were told they could try anything as long as it wasn't illegal, wasn't immoral, wouldn't bring the police into disrepute, and didn't cost very much. With amusing, insightful and sometimes controversial approaches to problem solving, Colgan mixes personal anecdotes from his time on the force with real-world examples of how The Problem Solving Unit helped build communities and prevent recurring crime. At its core, this book's message is simple: police should direct far more effort towards preventing crime before it happens rather than solving crime after it has happened.
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Innovating crime prevention with unconventional wisdom.

"One Step Ahead" isn't just another true-crime read—it's a treasure trove of ingenious, out-of-the-box strategies used to prevent crime. Stevyn Colgan's experiences from The Problem Solving Unit prove that creativity and a pinch of eccentricity can go a long way in tackling real issues. If you're intrigued by the blend of humor, innovation, and crime-fighting tales, you'll likely find this book both enlightening and entertaining.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.