Crime prevention is a cornerstone of community policing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Among the unintended consequences of video surveillance are displacement, increased suspicion or fear of crime, and reduction of reported crime.