Based on research like the Kansas City study, what is the prevailing wisdom on preventive patrols?
a. The number of patrol cars on the street and their visibility to citizens has little impact on the crime rate.
b. More patrol cars on the street can deter specific types of crime, such as motor vehicle theft and vandalism.
c. Fewer patrol cars on the street results in higher crime rates.
d. Patrol cars should be assigned to a reactive response mode only.
a
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