Case Studies with Questions and Answers
Chapter 08: Problem Solving and Policing Problem Spaces
You have recently been appointed as the chief of police of a large urban police department. One of the primary problems your department is facing is the increasing gang and drug activity in the downtown area. Citizens have complained that the gangs have vandalized the buildings, taken over abandon houses in the neighborhood for drug activity and prostitution. There also has been an increase in violent crimes including assaults, drive by shootings, robberies, and homicides. As the chief, you have to decide how to best address these issues.