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Dates: during 1970-1970
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...beat by paying his officers to work an average 14 hours' overtime each week. He has made each of his six district inspectors personally responsible for cutting crime in his own area; two have been transferred in the past two months. Since fast response produces fast arrests???one of the few workable crime deterrents?Wilson has installed an elaborate computer system that pinpoints high-crime blocks for more efficient patrolling. In the most turbulent areas, he has increased the saturation of foot patrolmen. Using two-way radios ($875 each), officers can question the computers about a suspect's record...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Law: What the Police Can--And Cannot--Do About Crime | 7/13/1970 | See Source »

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