Police services are more effectively distributed across our community targeting high crime areas for problem-solving activities to identify and deal with the causes of crime. Undue influence of special interest groups is eliminated allowing community-based priorities to receive the necessary services they merit. Reliance on information technology to collect and analyze data to assist in the development of policing strategies and interventions. Some calls are time critical and some can be deferred. Some responses must be made in person while others can be handled by our telephone report unit, or other city departments.
Some crimes occur as isolated incidents.
Others are part of a pattern that springs from an underlying cause in the community. Some problems can be effectively addressed specifically by police. Others require the coordinated efforts of police and other agencies in the government and the community. I believe it is crucial for us to expand our range of possible responses to community needs, and allocate our resources for the best comprehensive effect in the community. For this system to work, each person needs to understand the comprehensive approach and act in ways that support achieving the Department's mission.