NCJ Number
152856
Journal
Studies on Crime and Crime Prevention Volume: 3 Dated: (1994) Pages: 146-167
Date Published
1994
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This national survey of policing strategies and tactics was part of a larger survey of community-oriented policing that was conducted in England and Wales in 1990.
Abstract
The primary survey goal was to categorize police strategies and tactics used to reduce crime and disorder. Data obtained from police forces in England and Wales showed that the police used a large number of strategies and tactics targeting "hot spot" locations, high-rate offenses, high-rate offenders, and high-risk victims. Location-oriented strategies focused on town centers, shopping areas, residential areas, and public places. Offense- oriented strategies were directed at burglary, vehicle crime, and nuisance offenses. Offender-oriented strategies dealt with suspects, shoplifters, and truants, while victim-oriented strategies targeted domestic violence victims, elderly victims, and racial groups. Police strategies included such initiatives as crime prevention panels, neighborhood watch, crime prevention campaigns and advice, home security campaigns, property marking, business projects, youth projects, school projects, and multiagency cooperation. The author concludes that police forces in England and Wales engage in a broad range of crime prevention activities. Further research is recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of policing strategies and tactics in controlling crime and disorder. 23 references and 13 tables