For this units Complete assignment, write a comprehensive scholarly essay (minimum 1500 words) in which you analyze, explain, and apply these concepts in the context of a law enforcement issue. You must incorporate and cite, using correct APA citation format, at least four different scholarly research sources. Be sure your essay demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections from this unit. In-text citations must be used in the body of your essay, and all research sources must be fully cited at the conclusion of your essay. Correct APA citation formats must be used.
- Discuss the SARA model described in Chapter 5. Then describe how this model would be used to develop a law enforcement response to a specific crime problem. The problem can be a chronic social or criminal issue or a crime spree.
- Describe what predictive analytics might be used to identify and respond more effectively to your crime problem. Based on the data compiled from your analytics what predictive policing strategies might be used to effectively address the problem.
- Discuss how problem oriented policing strategies might be used to address the crime problem you have identified. How does this differ from predictive policing strategies?
- Discuss the theories associated with hot spot policing. Evaluate whether hot spot policing is a viable technique to reduce crime and discuss whether police perceptions of hot spots align with actual hot spot locations as identified by predictive algorithms.
