According to the text, an estimated 569,000 Americans currently use methamphetamines every month.

Crime prevention is a cornerstone of community policing.

Perp walks are considered to be a safe and legal way to improve media relations.

In apartment complexes, closed drug markets pose a greater threat than open drug markets.

A community may be concerned about street prostitution for a number of reasons, including

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One way to enhance the media’s understanding of police work is to invite the local newspaper and broadcast reporters to enroll in a

Research referred to in the text shows that police departments are clearly missing an opportunity to promote community policing in the news.

One issue identified by the text as creating a problem for the media is

Many police departments furnish citizens with information on how to prevent auto theft. Information may be provided in the form of pamphlets, newspaper stories, public service announcements on television, or speeches made to civic organizations.