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[quote=Anonymous]Below is a link to a podcast about proactive policing.

Key takeaways:

Officers need more than traffic stops in their toolkit: Proactive policing must go beyond generalized patrols. Officers need a diverse set of strategies — including problem-solving, community engagement and data-driven targeting — tailored to specific crime types and neighborhood needs.

Infrastructure and leadership support are essential: Effective proactivity isn’t possible without structural support. Departments must revise CAD systems, reward proactive behavior, provide mentorship and ensure consistent supervision at all ranks to encourage evidence-based practices.

Real deterrence comes from smarter engagement, not just presence: The “4 Gs” — go to, get out, go up to and go in — guide effective hotspot policing. Short, focused engagements can create a halo effect of deterrence, especially when officers return unpredictably and with purpose.

Technology is only as good as the strategy behind it: Tools like real time crime centers and crime analysis software can support proactive policing, but only if agencies use them strategically rather than reactively. Investing in analysts and integrating information is key.

Policing is an intellectual profession: To be truly proactive, officers must think critically, solve complex problems and engage communities empathetically. Evidence-based policing empowers officers with the knowledge and mindset to do just that — and it starts with a willingness to be open, learn and lead.

https://www.police1.com/patrol-issues/how-proactive-policing-can-move-forward-an-evidence-based-roadmap
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