10 Questions
What was the expectation regarding the fear of crime when randomized patrol was lowered or eliminated in the study?
There would be a large increase in fear of crime.
How did the types of beats in the study differ from each other?
Reactive beats reduced police visibility significantly by responding only to calls for assistance.
What were the general findings regarding victimization in the study?
There were no statistically significant differences in victimization across reactive, control, and proactive beats.
How were protective measures by citizens and businesses affected by experimental conditions?
Citizens carried chemical repellents in neighborhoods with less police patrol.
What effect did experimental conditions have on citizen fear of crime according to the study?
Overall, citizen fear of crime was not influenced by experimental conditions.
What is the primary goal of random preventive patrol (RPP) in deterring crime?
To increase the unpredictability of police presence
How does random preventive patrol (RPP) affect criminals' likelihood of committing crimes?
Makes criminals uncertain about encountering police
What is a key benefit of increasing police visibility through random preventive patrol (RPP)?
Reassuring citizens and making them feel safer
How does random preventive patrol (RPP) contribute to reducing/deterring crime?
By making criminals uncertain about encountering police
The concept of systematically unsystematic patrols promotes what idea among the public?
An image of omnipresent law enforcement
Test your knowledge on the general characteristics and strategies of the Standard Model in law enforcement. Learn about the importance of rapid response, random patrol, intensive enforcement policies, and crime-focused approaches.
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