The Boston Gun Project

Focusing on the Boston Gun Project, this essay examines its inception in 1996, objectives, and outcomes during and post-implementation. It highlights key findings related to crime reduction and enforcement strategies. Additionally, the paper draws comparisons with a similar initiative in Los Angeles, which adapted elements of the Boston program to address its own violent crime issues in the 1990s. The analysis provides insights into the effectiveness of these crime intervention strategies and their broader implications for law enforcement.