What are the ethical considerations you consider important in hot spot analyses and why?
The final report of the Presidents task force on 21st century policing states “Building trust and nurturing legitimacy on both sides of the police/citizen divide is the founda¬tional principle underlying the nature of relations between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Decades of research and practice support the premise that people are more likely to obey the law when they believe that those who are enforcing it have authority that is perceived as legitimate by those subject to the authority. The public confers legitimacy only on those whom they believe are acting in procedur¬ally just ways. In addition, law enforcement cannot build …show more content…
Instead of using strategies such a zero tolerance, line patrols, high visibility enforcement, it would be much better to use crime prevention strategies as well as make changes to the actual conditions that are know to increase crime ("Police Legitimacy and Predictive Policing," 2011). The following are the recommendations for communities from the 21st century policing. Engage with local law enforcement; participate in meetings, surveys, and other activities. Participate in problem-solving efforts to reduce crime and improve quality of life. Work with local law enforcement to ensure crime-reducing resources and tactics are being deployed that mitigate unintended consequences. Call on state legislators to ensure that the legal framework does not impede accountability for law enforcement. Review school policies and practices, and advocate for early intervention ("The Final Report of The Presidents Task Force On 21st Century Policing ,"
The final report of the Presidents task force on 21st century policing states “Building trust and nurturing legitimacy on both sides of the police/citizen divide is the founda¬tional principle underlying the nature of relations between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Decades of research and practice support the premise that people are more likely to obey the law when they believe that those who are enforcing it have authority that is perceived as legitimate by those subject to the authority. The public confers legitimacy only on those whom they believe are acting in procedur¬ally just ways. In addition, law enforcement cannot build …show more content…
Instead of using strategies such a zero tolerance, line patrols, high visibility enforcement, it would be much better to use crime prevention strategies as well as make changes to the actual conditions that are know to increase crime ("Police Legitimacy and Predictive Policing," 2011). The following are the recommendations for communities from the 21st century policing. Engage with local law enforcement; participate in meetings, surveys, and other activities. Participate in problem-solving efforts to reduce crime and improve quality of life. Work with local law enforcement to ensure crime-reducing resources and tactics are being deployed that mitigate unintended consequences. Call on state legislators to ensure that the legal framework does not impede accountability for law enforcement. Review school policies and practices, and advocate for early intervention ("The Final Report of The Presidents Task Force On 21st Century Policing ,"