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Hot-spots policing

Definition

A tactic that concentrates patrol resources on small high-crime micro-locations (street segments, addresses, or intersections). Supported by consistent evidence from randomised controlled trials in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Effectiveness depends on targeting precision and officer behaviour at the hot spot.

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  • Policing Styles and LegitimacyA tactic that concentrates patrol resources on small high-crime micro-locations (street segments, addresses, or intersections). Supported by consistent evidenc...

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