Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement About Compstat

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about Compstat?

• A) It has helped police executives focus their agencies' attention squarely on reducing crime
• B) It tends to put a lot of pressure on police commanders and police officers to show "positive" results
• C) It has failed to elevate the role of crime analysis and crime mapping
• D) It can lead to an excessively short-term and short-sighted approach to policing

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