After Officer Jackson conducts a preliminary investigation of a reported crime, she will refer the case to a detective, who will then conduct a follow-up. This follow-up is referred to as __________.

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a. Incorrect. Rapid response to citizens' calls to 911 refers to officers being dispatched to calls immediately, regardless of the type of call.
b. Correct. After the preliminary investigation by a police officer, a detective will conduct a follow-up investigation of the crime, which is known as retroactive investigation of past crimes.
c. Incorrect. Random routine patrol refers to officers driving around a designated geographic area.
d. Incorrect. Proactive investigations are conducted in response to information about ongoing criminal activity that is obtained through intelligence gathering.

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