Police Strategies
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A police strategy with the goal of anticipation, quick response, and, if possible, prevention through the use of data
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Achieved through surveys, town meetings, and radio call-in programs
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Factors that help police to determine which cases are likely to be solved and those that are not
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An early version of community policing
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Community policing officers are responsible for covering less territory during their shifts
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Avoids stranger policing
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Uses crime analysis and mapping to determine specific activity for officers to perform during their uncommitted time on patrol
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Increased use of civilians and volunteers in various aspects of policing
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Concerned with identifying and solving community problems
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The police mission is seen to include resolving conflict, helping victims, and preventing accidents
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Calls for a more proactive orientation and looking beyond individual incidents
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Four-step problem-oriented or problem oriented process