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The Impact of Police Stops on Precinct Robbery and Burglary Rates in New York City, 2003-2010

Richard RosenfeldCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 96-122 | Received 10 Apr 2012, Accepted 08 Jul 2012, Published online: 21 Aug 2012

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