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St. Louis Chief Blames "Ferguson Effect" for Drop in Self-Initiated Policing

One of the steepest drops in S.I.A. occurred after the August 2014 police shooting of Michael Brown in a St. Louis suburb. Another steep drop in S.I.A. occurred after the Grand Jury decision on Nov. 24.  Dotson said criminals felt empowered, while officers felt hampered by what he calls the "Ferguson Effect." More Here.

February 27, 2015

One of the steepest drops in S.I.A. occurred after the August 2014 police shooting of Michael Brown in a St. Louis suburb. Another steep drop in S.I.A. occurred after the Grand Jury decision on Nov. 24.  Dotson said criminals felt empowered, while officers felt hampered by what he calls the "Ferguson Effect." More Here.