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. One of the initiatives you are considering is to move away from your department's current strategy of relying on your police officers monitoring a certain area with the goal of detecting crimes in progress or preventing crime due to police presence. Which of the following strategies are you considering moving away from?
A. Directed patrol
B. Random patrol
C. Smart policing
D. Community policing
Answer: B
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