A police service maps crime patterns and decides that officers will conduct foot-patrols in areas identified as being "high crime." The program is a success, and crime in those areas drops off dramatically, but other areas see a surge in crime. What effect is this an example of?

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This is an example of displacement, where crime moves from one area to another due to increased law enforcement or other interventions in the original area.

A Police Service Maps Crime Patterns and Decides That Officers