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...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 and get an answer...

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

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