Methodology
The focus of this study evaluates the effects of using DDACTS and RTM in implementing the ILP concept within the City of Gulfport through other studies conducted across the United States. The City of Gulfport is located on along the Gulf of Mexico within the State of Mississippi (Figure 1). Gulfport has a total area of 64.2 square miles and is home to an estimated 71,750 people according to the latest population estimate provided by the United States Census Bureau. The Gulfport Police Department (GPD) is responsible for keeping the residents and visitors of Gulfport safe by patrolling the area.
I start by deconstructing studies that have already been performed on both approaches. First, I looked at the DDACTS process using
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These principles are Internal and External Participation, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Operational Plan Development, Information Sharing, Observing, Evaluation and Adjustments, and Results. Each principle plays a significant role in the development of DDACTS. Internal and External Participation is the partnership of individuals to assist in the development of DDACTS strategies and sharing of information. Data Collection depends on the quality of data obtained from the law enforcement agency. Data Analysis is the examination of the elements of the data (who, what, when, where, and how factors). Operational Plan Development is the agency’s ability to develop the correct response based on the outcome of the analysis. Information Sharing is the passing of data from one source to another with your partners and stakeholders. Observing, Evaluation, and Adjustments are the agency’s continuous efforts to reevaluate and adjust its strategies. Results are the goals and objectives set forth by the agency as a measurement for their success. However, I concentrated on the Data Collection and Data Analysis principles of …show more content…
Risk suggests that an event will likely occur if you know what associates with that event and those associates can be quantified with negative, low or high ordinal values (Caplan and Kennedy, Risker Terrain Modeling (RTM) Manual 2010). Modeling refers to the representation of the real world at certain locations (Caplan and Kennedy, Risker Terrain Modeling (RTM) Manual 2010). Terrain refers to a grid representing a continuous surface where values of risks exist (Caplan and Kennedy, Risker Terrain Modeling (RTM) Manual 2010). Therefore, RTM combines multiple models together using map algebra to produce a composite map representing the risks associated with a place within the terrain. The RTM process follows a series of steps that has been outlined by Joel Caplan and Leslie
A variety of agencies have utilized it and have found significant improvements. However, it is important for agencies to remember that ILP does not “overlay, overshadow, or replace community policing and problem solving or the broader community era in which policing now functions,” rather ILP is a tactic “within community policing and problem solving” (Peak & Glensor, 2012, p. 312). In our course textbook, ILP is referred to as a “management tool” that provides a “new evolution for better doing the work of community policing and problem solving in an information age” (Peak & Glensor, 2012, p. 312). ILP is indeed a powerful tool that can make a big impact in an agency and community’s
The City of Gulfport, Mississippi is has an approximate population of 80,000 and a daily population of over 144,000. The Gulfport Police Department is responsible for providing police services for over 55.6 square miles. The department is made up of 67 sworn personnel and 57 civilian personnell. Our department provides patrol services, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, narcotics investigations, community and intelligence led policing initiatives, an R.U.O.K program that checks on the elderly, school resource programs, community relations projects, Airport division, K-9 division, SWAT team, and a special events division to handle parades, concerts, and other public events held within the city. The department also provides other services such as assisting other departments in the city including the fire department, emergency medical services, public works, parks and recreation, and also outside agencies when requested.
Similarities and key differences in theory, practise and value base between the two approaches will
It is the organization's operation through the values that will be the superior alternative management tool (Wasserman & Moore,1988). A police department that supplies a mission statement that is encouraged by its goals that are made up of intentions that contain the processes are on the right track no matter the time of origination. It is critical that execution of the objectives is the consequence of effective and efficient management of the processes which transpire within the department. It is the work of operations that are important to the sequence of steps that will direct the attainment of the Memphis Police Department's presented ambitions (Nassar, 2007). The mission of the department depends on the workforce that implementing the standards on the citizens within the community. It is not unusual for the influence concerning a department's mission to come from and change by way of city officials, politicians, interest groups, and stakeholders. However, as an officer sworn to be a public servant has a commitment to the citizens and upholding the
When comparing the crime control law enforcement approach in contrast to the approach the rights-based approach to law enforcement it is import to the differences in being a crime fighter versus a public servant. The dynamics of each bring uniquely different philosophical objectives and outcomes for the public. What is the primary role of law enforcement? Some would argue combating crime is the primary role. Others would argue providing protection through service is the primary role. In either case, when examining each philosophy it is important to objectively view the outcomes each provides.
Policy making in criminal justice can be broken down into two main focal points; monitoring and evaluation. During the monitoring phase, this is where factual information about policy goals are monitored. During the evaluation phase, this is where the question arises; did the monitoring phase address the potential outcome of the intended objective? In criminal justice, the formal evaluation model would benefit these types of policies. This paper will summarize the formal evaluation model and explain why it is the most effective evaluation process in criminal justice. This paper will also look at a policy involved with criminal justice and provide reasoning
There are four basic principles that allow them to respond to crime faster. These principles are timely an accurate intelligence, along with effective tactics, rapid deployment, relentless follow-up and assessment. These four basic principles have to happen on a continuous basis in order for the whole system to be effective. This is why management must play a key role in the use, and implementation of CompStat. This is one of the main differences between private enterprise and the public sector is the bottom line of positive returns. If a business implements an unsuccessful strategy or provides an unacceptable level of customer service, it is not long before it becomes a failed business. Much like a business, the bottom line with CompStat is results. (Shawnee P.D. 2012)
The role of risk maps are to visually model and communicate the criticality of each risk. It is displayed in
The success of implementing a program like this requires that both parties be well informed and well educated on the changes that will take place. One of the first steps is to market the concept of community policing both internally (within the department), as well as externally(within the community). Marketing community policing internally often involves collapsing the existing structures of authority that are in place as well as the specialization within the department. The case study mentioned that although the senior administrators in the department played a critical role in the reform, it was also necessary that line level officers be active participants in the process. After all, two important components of community policing are empowerment and ownership. Officers were given ownership of certain areas that were
A central tool to managing accountability and improving practice revolves around two key components, monitoring and evaluating. Criminal justice agencies constantly conduct policy changes due to events that occur throughout any department. Policy monitoring creates a indication of policy effectiveness through measurement data. Monitoring a policy involves data collection and maintenance from programs that produce feedback reports. In comparison to monitoring, evaluation is normally the last step in the policy process (Aos, Miller, & Drake, 1994).
Based on the methods and the data given, DDACTS could be considered another reactive approach to reducing crime and traffic safety. However, the College Station study conducted by Kuo established that DDACTS was anything but reactive. The College Station study concluded data from crashes and crimes can be clustered together aiding in the reduction of crime and dispatch times within the department (Kuo 2013). In 2008, Baltimore implemented DDACTS in two phases to address their concerns of robberies, burglaries, and auto thefts (Perry, et al. 2013). The first phase using hot spot mapping determined a series of traffic corridors related to criminal activities and car crashes. The second phase addressed the issue of crime displacement
Risk suggests that an event will likely occur if you know what associates with that event and those associates can be quantified with negative, low or high ordinal values (Caplan and Kennedy, Risker Terrain Modeling (RTM) Manual 2010). Modeling refers to the representation of the real world at certain places (Caplan and Kennedy, Risker Terrain Modeling (RTM) Manual 2010). Terrain refers to a grid representing a continuous surface where values of risks exist (Caplan and Kennedy, Risker Terrain Modeling (RTM) Manual 2010). Therefore RTM, combines multiple models together using map algebra to produce a composite map representing the risks associated with a place within the terrain. The RTM process follows a series of steps that has been outlined by creators, Joel Caplan and Leslie Kennedy.
The final step in the DDACTS approach is to evaluate or estimate the effectiveness. Evaluating the effectiveness can be done in several ways. Comparing the crime and traffic incident stats from before using DDACTS and the stats from after using DDACTS is the simplest. Another way to evaluate the effectiveness of DDACTS is to determine if the results fell short, met, or exceeded the goals the department created when establishing the DDACTS approach (Zempel 2013).
The three most prevalent crime analysis methods that are tactical, strategical, and administrative(Wyckoff, 2014). Tactical crime analysis incorporates information analyzed for the purpose of short-term solutions(Wyckoff, 2014). Tactical crime analysis information is usually kept internal and produced on a daily basis(Wyckoff, 2014). Moreover, tactical crime analysis aids in the development of patrol and investigation practices along with deployment of resources(Wyckoff, 2014). Most of the data used for tactical crime analysis devises from police reports(Wyckoff, 2014). Some examples of tactical crime analysis are repeated incident analysis, crime pattern analysis, and linking known offenders to prior crimes(Wyckoff, 2014). Another type of crime analysis is strategic which data is analyzed for the purpose of creating and evaluating of long-term strategies, policies, and prevention techniques(Wyckoff, 2014). Strategic crime analysis is usually conducted slowly and at a deliberate pace(Wyckoff, 2014). The process of strategic crime analysis begins with police reports by is heavily influenced by outside sources of information which can be produced by quantitative or qualitative methods(Wyckoff, 2014). Some examples of strategic crime analysis are trend analysis, hot spot analysis, and problem analysis(Wyckoff, 2014). Lastly, there is administrative crime analysis which deals with management needs(Wyckoff, 2014). This crime analysis approach is very broad where actions are taken either regularly or upon request(Wyckoff, 2014). Analyzing information to develop patrol staffing, districting and re-districting, cost-benefits, and resource deployment for special occasions are some examples of the administrative crime analysis approach(Wyckoff,
The process of identifying high-risk areas by correlating a hazard to the terrain and to the probability of occurrence. The results of these analyses are usually presented in the