Which of the following statements is true about problem-oriented policing?

A. It is effective when power is decentralized within a police department.
B. It excludes focused deterrence strategies that emphasize police attention on a small number of offenders in a community.
C. It focuses on identifying the various methods of fighting crime rather than the end product of policing.
D. It treats every incident as an isolated incident.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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