The "Ferguson effect" shows that more crime was committed after a high-profile officer involved shooting.

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The "Ferguson effect" is a theory suggesting that increased scrutiny of police following high-profile incidents, such as the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, leads to a decrease in police proactivity, which some claim could result in an increase in crime. However, the effect on crime rates is debated and not conclusively proven to result in more crime.

The "Ferguson Effect" Shows That More Crime Was Committed After