Answer to Question #223345 in English for Madiri

Question

Explain the use of modules operandi and hot spot matrix crime prevention operations and provide practical exmple.

Answer 1

Module operandi is mainly used to discuss criminal behavior and is often used by professionals to prevent future crimes.For example, in a case involving the armed robbery of a bank, evidence that the alleged robber was convicted of an armed robbery one year prior would be admissible to prove identity through modus operandi where in both the prior case and the current case the perpetrator wore a purple cowboy hat, possessed a gold gun.

Through hot spots policing strategies, law enforcement agencies can focus limited resources in areas where crime is most likely to occur. This practice is rated Effective for reducing overall crime and rated Promising for reducing violent, property, public order, and drug and alcohol offenses.