The Importance of Identifying Hot Spots Is That Both Crime

question 38

Multiple Choice

The importance of identifying hot spots is that both crime theories and practical studies support the idea that focusing police efforts at crime hot spots can ______________.

• A) Generate more theories
• B) Effectively reduce crime
• C) Lead to more overtime for officers
• D) Increase crime

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