Distinguish between a proactive and reactive police agency. What major characteristics identify the proactive police agency?

What will be an ideal response?


The major approach of a proactive police agency is to plan ahead to prevent crime. A reactive department wastes time and resources on random patrol while often ignoring crime trends and activities, and the need for future planning. The proactive department plans ahead to help citizens prevent violence and crime through proactive community policing.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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