Key Features
Strategic Resource Allocation
Directed patrol involves the deliberate assignment of police resources to specific areas or locations based on intelligence, crime analysis, or community feedback. This targeted approach allows law enforcement agencies to focus their efforts where they are most needed.
Proactive Problem-Solving
The goal of directed patrol is to proactively address known or emerging issues within a community by concentrating police presence and activities in targeted areas. This strategy enables officers to respond swiftly to localized problems and engage with residents to address community concerns effectively.
Patrolling Hot Spots
Hot spots, identified through geospatial and spatiotemporal crime analyses, are areas where crime is concentrated. Directed patrol involves adding visible patrols, whether in vehicles or on foot, to these hot spots to deter criminal activity. The "Koper Curve" theory suggests that maximum deterrence is achieved with short, randomized patrol visits.
Mapping to Emergency Response Cases (ERCs)
Enable control rooms to map ERCs to patrolling officers near the victim location, facilitating prompt response and assistance to those in need.
Tracking Reports and Attendance:
Generate tracking reports to monitor patrol attendance, check points, and actual patrolling versus expected schedules. This ensures accountability and enhances leadership oversight.
