Authors :
Dr. John Motsamai Modise
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 10 - October
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/ycxkt26y
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/3m2s897u
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10046906
Abstract :
The article's goal is to conceptualize a perfect
policing model and crime-fighting tactics for the South
African police service. Controlling crime is the police's
primary goal. Nobody contests this. Since it symbolizes a
strong dedication to this goal, professional crime fighting
is widely supported by the public as the fundamental
policing strategy. The focus appears to be blurred by
other suggested tactics, such as problem-solving or
community policing (Robert and Trojanowicz, 1987).
These would be undesirable alternatives if they increased
the risk of criminal victimization in the community.
However, one should not be deceived by language or
merely proclaimed dedication to the goal when
evaluating the usefulness of alternative police techniques
in controlling crime; one must keep an eye on proven
efficacy in accomplishing the goal. The three main
strategies used in professional crime-fighting today are
motorized patrol, quick service to emergency calls, and
retroactive crime investigation (George, Kelling, Mark,
and Moore, 1987). The President's Commission on Law
Enforcement and Administration of Justice, Task Force
Report, 1988). Over the past few decades, police
responsiveness has been improved by connecting officers
with the public via telephones, radios, and cars as well as
by matching police officer schedules and locations to
anticipated calls for service. By prioritizing patrol,
screening calls for service, and creating forensic
technology (such as computerized criminal record files
and automatic fingerprint systems) the police have also
been able to focus more intently on significant crimes
(Thomas, McEwen, Edward, Connors III, and Marcia
Cohen, 1977).
Keywords :
Model, Policing, Crime, Tactics in Policing, Conceptualize a Perfect Policing Model, Crime-Fighting Tactics, South African Police Service.
The article's goal is to conceptualize a perfect
policing model and crime-fighting tactics for the South
African police service. Controlling crime is the police's
primary goal. Nobody contests this. Since it symbolizes a
strong dedication to this goal, professional crime fighting
is widely supported by the public as the fundamental
policing strategy. The focus appears to be blurred by
other suggested tactics, such as problem-solving or
community policing (Robert and Trojanowicz, 1987).
These would be undesirable alternatives if they increased
the risk of criminal victimization in the community.
However, one should not be deceived by language or
merely proclaimed dedication to the goal when
evaluating the usefulness of alternative police techniques
in controlling crime; one must keep an eye on proven
efficacy in accomplishing the goal. The three main
strategies used in professional crime-fighting today are
motorized patrol, quick service to emergency calls, and
retroactive crime investigation (George, Kelling, Mark,
and Moore, 1987). The President's Commission on Law
Enforcement and Administration of Justice, Task Force
Report, 1988). Over the past few decades, police
responsiveness has been improved by connecting officers
with the public via telephones, radios, and cars as well as
by matching police officer schedules and locations to
anticipated calls for service. By prioritizing patrol,
screening calls for service, and creating forensic
technology (such as computerized criminal record files
and automatic fingerprint systems) the police have also
been able to focus more intently on significant crimes
(Thomas, McEwen, Edward, Connors III, and Marcia
Cohen, 1977).
Keywords :
Model, Policing, Crime, Tactics in Policing, Conceptualize a Perfect Policing Model, Crime-Fighting Tactics, South African Police Service.
