Hotspot policing is one of the most effective crime reduction strategies in contemporary policing. Did you know that rigorous research has shown crime is often concentrated in small, definable areas? By targeting these hot spots, police can significantly reduce crime and improve community safety. In this episode, discover the three key takeaways about this evidence-based policing approach and how it impacts crime reduction.

Policing in a Minute is a podcast of the Future Policing Institute. It is intended to provide brief summaries of topics important to policing today and in the future. In about a minute. No fluff. Just the bottom line.

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