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Apr 14, 2026 26 min

Code Enforcement: Policing with a Light Footprint

from Police In-Service Training Hosted by Scott Phillips

Send us Fan Mail Policing includes more than just law enforcement. Crime reduction is a thinking game: how can the police succeed while also saving their own time and resources? Hunter M. Boehme, an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina, joins the podcast to discuss what I call “less formal” methods for reducing crime. Main Topics Soft power is still power. Enforcing civil code violations can be used to reduce some violent crimes. Non-sworn policing personnel, or even city employees, can provide a light footprint to improve an area. While property crime was reduced at a statistically significant level, other violent crimes still declined. “Better” does not have to be statistically significant, it just has to be better. Don't forget to like, FOLLOW, and share. Sharing this podcast or an episode is one of the best complements I can receive, which will help grow the show. And don't forget to provide a review. Giving five stars is never a bad idea. Feel free to email me your comments using the "send us a text" option (above), or at the following email address: [email protected] You can also contact me at: Bluesky: @policeinservice.bsky.social

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Send us Fan Mail Policing includes more than just law enforcement. Crime reduction is a thinking game: how can the police succeed while also saving their own time and resources? Hunter M. Boehme, an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina, joins the podcast to discuss what I call “less formal” methods for reducing crime. Main Topics Soft power is still power. Enforcing civil code violations can be used ...

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