Officer Nair spends most of her foot-patrol targeting "quality of life" crimes in her neighbourhood. She notes where there is graffiti and abandoned vehicles, and has those removed. What term best describes the approach she is taking?

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Broken windows policing is a strategy that focuses on reducing visible signs of disorder, such as graffiti and abandoned vehicles, with the theory that doing so prevents more serious crimes. Officer Nair's actions align with this approach.

Officer Nair Spends Most of Her Foot-Patrol Targeting "Quality of Life