Explain the elements of a police crackdown and discuss its effectiveness
What will be an ideal response?
The elements of a police crackdown are (1) the police makes citizens aware of the pending increased law enforcement efforts to stop a particular type of crime or crime in a specific location; (2) the police increase their presence and step-up enforcement efforts; and (3) at some point the increased presence and activity is curtailed, either gradually or suddenly. As to effectiveness, research has produced mixed results. It does seem to work for some types of crime but is less successful for others. In addition, the deterrent effect is generally short lived.
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