THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPECIFIC POLICING STRATEGIES IN REDUCING CRIME
Sr No:
Page No:
55-63
Language:
English
Authors:
Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Received:
2025-02-23
Accepted:
2025-03-06
Published Date:
2025-03-09
Abstract:
The purpose of the paper was to assess how well some modern policing techniques
work to lower crime and improve ties between the police and the community. Problem-Oriented
Policing, Targeted Patrols (Hot Spots Policing), and Community Policing were the three main
subjects of discussion. The principal claims/discoveries (to be investigated in the study):
Community policing has the potential to reduce crime by fostering a relationship of trust and
cooperation between the police and the public. might enhance the public's opinion of the police.
Targeted Patrols, also known as Hot Spot Policing: A concentrated police presence in high-crime
areas helps discourage crime, especially violent and property crimes. could give rise to worries
about racial profiling. Problem-Oriented Policing: This strategy can reduce a range of crime
categories by addressing the underlying causes of crime. Calls for specialized solutions and indepth analysis, both of which can be resource intensive. Methodology/Approach: Depending on
your research design, this may entail a review of the literature on previous studies on these
tactics. The Importance and Consequences: This study can provide law enforcement and
legislators with information about the best ways to lower crime rates and foster community trust.
It may aid in the creation of evidence-based police techniques. The target audience for this study
would be legislators and law enforcement organizations. criminal justice scholars and
researchers. The people worried about safety and crime, as well as community organizations
dedicated to preventing crime and improving ties between the police and the community. By
focusing on these important issues, this study can offer insightful information about how well
certain policing tactics accomplish the twin objectives of reducing crime and fostering good
relations between the police and the community.
Keywords:
Community policing, targeted patrols, hot spots policing, Problemoriented policing, crime reduction, police-community relations, evidence-based policing, Racial profiling, public perception of police, crime prevention, root causes of crime, Law enforcement strategies, criminal justice reform.