Introduction: Many experts look at the experts' views on data and research. Great experts discover and test their research. The old traditional concepts of police work have led many to venture out and test anything. George Kelling and James Q. Wilson analyzed and verified their hypothesis. I will analyze their “broken windows theory” and how it has changed law enforcement today. Argument I. Broken Windows Sets Standards for Law Enforcement. A. The beginnings of the broken windows theory.B. Specific topics regarding broken windows theory.C. Community Policing has been brought to New York City.Topic II. Additionally, the criminal justice system has brought out new ideals with the broken windows theory.A. The zero tolerance policy was born.B. Proactive approach to crime.C. Serious crimes and response to minor crimes. Theme III. The legacy of broken windows theory for the futureA. Agents' duty regarding the broken windows theory.B. Obligation of the court regarding the broken windows theory.C. Community Response to Broken Windows Theory.Topic I. Broken Windows Theory Sets Law Enforcement Standards.A. Early beginnings of the broken windows theory. During the 1970s in New Jersey he created a program that could change lives in society. This program only occurred in twenty-eight cities. The government and public officials were enthusiastic about this concept. There were not so many police officers. The foot patrol forced officers to walk through sleet and snow. Assigned foot patrol was a way of punishment for officers. State funding of foot patrols has shut some people up. The silence was broken after the “Police Foundation” (Kelling) put foot patrols to the test. To the contrary, this has shaken up some discussions in the community and...... half of the paper ......am-clampitt/one-path-to-crime-reducti_b_1177036.htmlKelling , G and Wilson, J . (March 1, 1982). The Atlantic: Broken Windows, Policing, and Neighborhood Safety. Retrieved 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. Retrieved April 12, 2014. http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/03/03/james-wilson-coauthor-broken-window-theory/90gu1wBkSQSIvfXrF4TUSM/story.html?camp=pm Schudel, M. ( 2 March 2012). Scholar James Q. Wilson identified with the broken window theory of crime prevention, dies at 80. Retrieved 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