Police Storefront Operations

Introduction Police storefront operations are a vital effort that can deter crime in a society. In every community or city exit some types of situations people require assistance from law enforcement. In the past few years, it has become essential for police enforcement to start storefront operations. Some Americans believe that police storefront operations are all needed to repress crimes in cities or communities. Moreover, with the presence of cameras, many incidents (crimes) would be dismissed or gone not remedied. Unwarranted delay in restoring order can quickly magnify more crimes into society or community. Definitely, police storefront operations have some impact on crime. According to Moore (2012)”Currently, there are six or seven storefront operations across the state, with most of those between Augusta and Savannah.” Police storefront operations have led to many people being convicted of minor and major crimes. Some people have been repeated offenders. On the other hand, there are people who have never been convicted of any crime. Wagner (2007) “Undercover operations are extremely effective and where used judiciously, can be a valuable weapon in the law enforcement arsenal.” According to Meese & Carrico (1990) “Within the first year of operation, sizable burglary …show more content…
Reducing Gun Violence in Our Communities (2011) “Recent headlines have highlighted two successful East Coast initiatives to address the illegal trade and trafficking of firearms through undercover law enforcement storefront operations. In 2010, Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Washington Police Department concluded a seven-month sting having collected 123 guns along with drugs, money, and stolen electronics.” Reducing Gun Violence in Our Communities (2011) “The Atlanta, GA, Police Department also ran a seven-month undercover sting operation that, in 2011, netted 373