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. Among your efforts to improve your department, you have directed officers to begin focusing on concentrated areas of high criminal activity that have been drawing a directed police response. These areas are known as ______.

A. crime maps
B. patrol locations
C. hot spots
D. community spots


Answer: C

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