Introduction: Many experts review experts' views on data and research. Leading experts discover and test their research. The old traditional concepts of police work have inspired many people to venture out and try anything. George Kelling and James Q. Wilson analyzed and tested their hypothesis. I will detail their “Broken Windows Theory” and how it has changed law enforcement today. Theme I. Broken windows set the standard for law enforcement.A. The early beginnings of the broken windows theory.B. Specific arguments regarding the broken windows theory.C. Community policing was introduced in New York. Theme II. Additionally, the criminal justice system sparked new ideals with the Broken Windows Theory. The zero tolerance policy was born.B. Proactive approach to crime.C. Response to serious crimes and minor offenses. Theme III. The Legacy of Broken Windows Theory for the FutureA. Duty of Officers Concerning the Broken Windows Theory.B. Duty of Courts Regarding Broken Windows Theory.C. Community Response to Broken Windows Theory.Topic I. Broken Windows Theory Sets the Standards for Law Enforcement.A. Beginnings of the broken windows theory. In the 1970s, New Jersey created a program that could change the life of society. This program only took place in twenty-eight cities. The government and officials were enthusiastic about this concept. There weren't many police officers. Foot patrols required officers to walk through snow and slush. Assigned foot patrol was a means of punishment for officers. Public funding for foot patrols has shut some people's mouths. The silence ended after the Police Foundation (Kelling) put the foot patrol to the test. Contrary to belief, this shook up some arguments in the community and...... middle of paper ......am-clampitt/one-path-to-crime-reducti_b_1177036.htmlKelling, G and Wilson, J. (March 1, 1982). L'Atlantique: Window broken by the police and neighborhood security. Accessed April 12, 2014. http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1982/03/broken-windows/304465/5/ Marquard, B. (March 3, 2012). Boston Globe: James Wilson, co-author of the Broken Windows Theory helped reduce crime. Accessed April 12, 2014. http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/03/03/james-wilson-coauthor-broken-window-theory/90gu1wBkSQSIvfXrF4TUSM/story.html?camp=pm Schudel, M. ( March 2, 2012). Academic James Q. Wilson identified with the broken window theory of crime prevention dies at age 80. Accessed April 12, 2014. http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/james-q-wilson-scholar-identified-with-broken-Windows-theory-of-crime-prevention-dies-at-80/2012/ 03/02/gIQA2eHynR_story.html