The police department for which you have just been named Chief of Police has been burdened recently with an spike in violent offending, higher arrest rates, and unfavorable views toward policing from many in the community. You are charged with turning things around in a positive direction. In what is perhaps your biggest initiative, you have instated a new policy that will emphasize and adopt a community policing philosophy. Which of the following BEST describe this initiative?
A. An emphasis on community support for and cooperation with the police in preventing crime
B. A focus on neighborhoods and communities in disrepair and a crackdown on the crime there
C. A philosophy that requires police to identify potential criminals within the community and respond accordingly
D. A strategy designed to focus on a specific type of criminal activity within a community
Answer: A
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