Objectives:
Deterrence of crime
Apprehension of criminals
Satisfaction of the public demands for services related to crime
Development of a sense of security
Confidence In the law enforcement agency
Recovery of stolen property
The dominant operational policing strategy is preventive patrol, which places uniformed police officers on the streets where the public can see them and their presence. This is meant to build sense of trust and security with the community. Not only that, the increased police presence will deter individuals from committing crimes with the fear that large police presence equates to an increase chance of getting …show more content…
It helps restore order and document information that may be used later whether in statistical studies or court cases. Police departments utilize this strategy so that they can focus on more serious cases.
Emergency Response occurs when Officers respond to crimes in progress involving threats to human life.
Incidents such as:
Traffic Accidents with injured persons
Natural Disasters
Terrorist Attacks
Police Officers in danger
Hostage Rescue
Time is of essence in this strategy. When any of these incidents occur, emergency responses take the highest priority over all other police work. Police have been trained in criminal psychology in the event that a situation occurs where a threat to human life involves another human being, such as terrorist acts and hostage situations, in which they would have to negotiate.
A criminal investigation is the process of discovering, collecting, preparing, identifying, and presenting evidence aimed at determining what happened and who is responsible when a crime is committed.
For more complex incidents:
Homicides
First responding officers:
Provide assistance to the injured
Capture any suspects
Secure the crime