In many police departments, the typical response to any identified crime pattern, crime series, hot spot, crime trend, or crime problem is the ______________ .

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Directed patrol is the most common response to identified crime patterns, series, hot spots, trends or problems. It involves deploying officers to specific areas where crimes are likely to occur in order to prevent crime, deter criminals, and arrest offenders. This approach is based on the theory that the presence of police officers in a particular area reduces the opportunities for crime to occur.

In Many Police Departments, the Typical Response to Any Identified