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Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop

Book • 2025

This book provides an in-depth look at the policing strategies, including Compstat, and the societal factors that contributed to the extraordinary reduction in crime in New York City during the 1990s.

Written by Peter Moskos, it offers a unique perspective from the viewpoint of police officers who were on the job during this period.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Saty Ruiz

as a new book coming out on March 26th, focusing on the NYPD and New York City's crime drop in the 1990s.

How to Beat Crime in New York City

Mentioned by

Glenn Loury

as

Peter Moskos

's new book, an oral history of the NYPD's role in New York City's crime drop in the 1990s.

Peter Moskos – The Extraordinary NYC Crime Drop

Mentioned by Mike Pesca as the subject of his interview with the author, discussing New York City's crime drop in the 1990s.

Peter Moskos on NYC’s Historic Crime Drop and the Lessons for Today

Mentioned by

Meghan Daum

as

Peter Moskos

's brand new book, receiving rave reviews.

How To Solve Crime - Peter Moskos on New York City’s policing triumph

Mentioned by

Brian Lehrer

in the introduction of the podcast episode.

The NYPD Gang Database

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Santi Ruiz

as an oral history of the 1990s crime decline in New York City, highlighting state capacity and effective management.

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