Which patrol type is most commonly associated with hotspot policing by concentrating on particular circumstances?

Which patrol type is most commonly associated with hotspot policing by concentrating on particular circumstances?

• A. Proactive
• B. Selective
• C. Random
• D. Preventative

Answer: (B)

Hotspot policing relies on data-driven targeting of problem locations and times, concentrating resources where crime is most likely to occur. That makes selective patrol the best fit, because it focuses enforcement on specific places or circumstances rather than patrolling everywhere. Proactive patrol is about broad, proactive activity; random patrol lacks targeting; preventative patrol is general deterrence without concentrating on particular hotspots.

Hotspot policing relies on data-driven targeting of problem locations and times, concentrating resources where crime is most likely to occur. That makes selective patrol the best fit, because it focuses enforcement on specific places or circumstances rather than patrolling everywhere. Proactive patrol is about broad, proactive activity; random patrol lacks targeting; preventative patrol is general deterrence without concentrating on particular hotspots.