Explain what “hot spot” policing is and address its effectiveness.

What will be an ideal response?


As crime tends to happen more frequently in certain places, and at certain times, hot spot policing is the practice of concentrating police presence in locations and times where crime is concentrated. Ho the presence manifests varies, but it can include increased patrol, increasing proactive police activities, or problem-oriented approaches to crime prevention. Research suggests that hot spot policing, unlike routine preventive patrol, is an effective way to combat crime, as it focuses resources in the places and at the times when crime is most likely to occur.

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What will be an ideal response?

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