Most people are aware that certain areas have higher crime rates than others. Throughout the years of policing‚ there have been different tactics used to stop crime and disorder from occurring in these areas. One of the tactics being used is offender-focused hot spot policing. This type of tactic focuses on small places or groups of people in small places‚ and tailor specific solutions to problems using careful analysis of local conditions. This tactic has been used as an effective way to reduce
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Through the reading‚ Down Germantown Avenue‚ Elijah Anderson tells the reader about the differences in the communities that are located along Germantown Avenue. He begins by discussing the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill and the people who live there‚ and then then he works his way along the rest of Germantown Avenue. Through the tour along Germantown Avenue‚ the reader becomes aware of the many differences that exist between these communities. The major differences in the communities along Germantown
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Preventing crime in a neighborhood can be easily done with a neighborhood watch program because it involves all members of a society. The Social Control Theory‚ or Social Bonding Theory‚ suggests that interactions and relationships between individuals are supported by bonds of commitments‚ norms‚ beliefs and values. If these bonds are strong enough‚ they can then encourage individuals to not break the law. An important fact to point out is that burglars will usually pick a target from a place that
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The profession of policing will always have a reactionary component to providing police services to the community. Although it is understandable that citizens’ frustrations can run high with this type of response‚ members of the public cannot expect the police to be everywhere at one time in order to prevent every crime from occurring. There will always be some sort of a reactionary response in the policing profession. However‚ proactive policing efforts have developed over the years and provide
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In order for patrol distribution to be effective‚ it must revolve around the goal of trying to satisfy the vast majority of citizens’ concerns within a jurisdiction (Fritsch et al.‚ 2008). Patrol allocation should be taken into consideration in order to effectively distribute the patrol. Depending on the size of a police department and its jurisdiction‚ patrol allocation can help distribute the patrol by dividing the patrol jurisdiction into different areas and assigning officers to patrol some or
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Community-Oriented Policing As of chief of police it is my job to fight crime while providing a safer and healthier environment for the community. It is my goal to serve and work with the community for the future of our children and the resting days of our elders. Like other agencies and communities across the nation we as well have challenges and problems. Our community faces numerous challenges and problems that with dedication‚ determination‚ persistence‚ and effort are combatable.
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Somerset Skills & Learning Candidate name: Ellie Lancey Signature: Assessor name: Debbie Harris Signature: Location: St Michaels Acadamy Date:30/7/13 Candidate name: Ellie Lancey Signature: Assessor name: Debbie Harris Signature: Location: St Michaels Acadamy Date:30/7/13 Unit
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Public Cameras Trying on clothing before purchasing them is something I love. I enjoy checking myself out in new the new vintage clothing of my choice. However‚ after reading the article‚ Snoopers at Work‚ I have become much less comfortable in the dressing room of a clothing store. Who would have ever thought that they were being watched while getting undressed? Are video surveillance cameras in public locations a good idea? I believe these cameras can be bring positive or negative aspects
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Unit 113 – Use occupational and safety guidelines when using keyboards 1.1 State occupational health and safety guidelines in relation to using keyboards. Using the keyboard properly is vital for your health. To use keyboard properly you need to tilt the keyboard using the small feet at the back so you can type with your wrists straight and your hand have to be in line with you arms‚ rest you wrists on the desk when you are not typing or if you are continuously typing consider getting a wrist
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In March 1982‚ criminologists named George L. Kelling and James Q. Wilson developed a theory called “Broken Windows Theory”. This theory suggests that crime is most likely to occur within a part of a city that is neglected‚ “if a window in a building is left broken and is left unrepaired‚ all the rest of the windows will soon be broken” (Kelling‚ Wilson‚ 1982). The name suggests that windows should be fixed immediately‚ most likely linking to stopping crimes no matter how minor. The article goes
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