Introduction to Policing

These flashcards cover key concepts related to crime patterns and policing strategies as discussed in the Crim 1120 lecture.

Crime Concentration

Crime is disproportionately concentrated in a small set of neighborhoods within a city.

Homicide Statistics

75% of homicides in Pittsburgh occurred in approximately 30% of neighborhoods.

Street Segments

Within high crime neighborhoods, crime is predominantly concentrated within a small selection of street segments.

P-or-P Investigations

Pattern-or-Practice Investigations examine the impact on policing practices and their influence on crime rates.

Active Policing

A strategy where police officers actively engage with the community and are visible to deter crime.

Passive Policing

A strategy where police primarily respond to calls for service rather than actively engaging with the community.

Reactive Approach

A model of police work centered on random patrol and reaction to incidents rather than proactive crime prevention.

Proactive Policing

An approach focused on preventing crime through targeted measures rather than just responding to incidents.

Community Policing

A philosophy of policing centered on partnerships and problem-solving between police and the community.

Data-Driven Policing

Using collected crime data to identify emerging problems and formulate targeted strategies.

Hot Spots Policing

Identifying specific geographical locations with high amounts of crime to effectively allocate police resources.

CompStat

A computerized statistics system used for performance management in modern policing emphasizing accountability.

Relentless Follow-Up and Assessment

The principle of regularly reviewing interventions and strategies in policing to ensure effectiveness.

Crime Hot Spots

Specific areas identified as having a disproportionately high rate of criminal activity.

Pattern of Crime

The consistent relationships and trends of criminal activity observed in specific neighborhoods or areas.