The Politics of Crime Prevention: Evidence from Colombia

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Brief Overview

This paper reveals how incumbents use crime prevention to sway votes, strategically targeting swing areas. Findings show that these policy allocations boost electoral success, framing crime prevention as a powerful political tool

Authors

• Juan David Gelvez, University of Maryland-College Park

• Francisco Gelvez Aleman, Colonel of the Colombian National Police