The diffusion of evidence-based public security policies
Diffusion of Public Policies; Public Security; Evidence-based Public
Policies; Political Mechanisms
In recent decades, Brazil has witnessed the state's inability to effectively address
issues related to public security. Data frequently indicate that traditional plans developed by
governments have not been efficient in reducing crime rates. Despite this context, it is possible to
observe the implementation of public security policies in some states that deviate from the traditional
crime-fighting model, based on the tripod of governance, accountability, and indicators. Therefore,
the objective of this dissertation project is to study the diffusion of these policies across various
Brazilian states, focusing the analysis on the political factors that have led governors to adopt this
specific type of policy.