Analyzing the Investigation Plan

¶ … crime of burglaries within the locality, the following investigation strategy has been devised, on the basis of community concerns and questions:

What technological aid is required for carrying out this operation?

Geographic Information System or computer-based crime mapping has been adopted on an extensive scale by a number of police forces across the globe. GIS aids law enforcement agencies in locating and keeping an eye on problematic sites (Watkins, et.al, 2002). CCTV (closed-circuit TV) helps them in detecting, preventing, and reducing chaos and crime in the streets. This form of technology may be applied to identify problem points where future robberies may possibly take place.

What course would you assume for examining robbery patterns?

Mapping of crime scenes will be heavily relied on (Writer Thoughts). Sites where robberies have occurred previously will be recorded in the police force's computer database, for enabling us to identify possible sites where robberies might take place in the near future, and thereby, try to deter the commission of this offense.

1. How will you accomplish data synthesis, and reach a conclusion on the basis of this data?

We will adopt a scientific approach with this regard. After study designing and data collection stages have been completed by the research scholar, the information gathered needs to be analyzed and conclusions drawn from the study findings. Statistical methods may be employed for data summarization, outcome analysis, and drawing of inferences on the basis of evidence from the study (Cherry, n.d). Therefore, how do research scholars understand the meaning of a research work's outcomes? Statistical investigation may refute or corroborate the hypothesis initially laid down by the researcher, as well as help in establishing whether the study's outcomes have any statistical significance or not. The very same approach will be used here, to some extent.

1. What kinds of investigative entities would be utilized for aiding in the task to apprehend offenders?

Directed patrols seem to contribute significantly to discouraging street robbers, thereby reducing street robbery, according to prior reports and statements. They may be regarded as the most effective task force in dealing with the crime of robbery. Hence, directed patrols will be organized (Writer Thoughts). This task force's focus will be robbery reduction, vigilance, and keeping themselves up-to-date on prior robbery activities. The unit will not be delegated any task unrelated to robberies within the area. As the situation is dire, this force will be instituted at the earliest possible time.

1. What equipment/supplies would you procure for facilitating this investigation/operation? As inadequate funds have been assigned for this investigation, how would you acquire more funds?

The federal government will be appealed to, for providing necessary finance to institute and run the aforementioned specialized task force. A bordering state's Mayor has already declared that he will donate a significant sum as aid, to launch this task force, together with an endeavor towards the means for reducing robberies (Writer Thoughts). Furthermore, the public will be appealed to, for their financial contribution with this regard, as this unit will be of a non-profit nature. All little contributions by the public will add up to make one big contribution towards ultimately instituting this robbery-focused task force.

1. How much finance will be required for setting up and operating this task force?

At present, about 500,000 dollars will be required (Writer Thoughts).

1. What is the cause for these areas being targeted by robbers?

The Theory of Crime Opportunity indicates that when criminals wish to perpetrate some crime, they seek an opening or any feasible target. For instance, if a locality in a city disallows off-street vehicle parking, it can be a key target for automobile robberies and thefts. The Crime Pattern Model combines offenses within any geographic setting, which reveals how individuals' surroundings impact criminality. This theory concentrates, in particular, on places as well as on the absence of guardianship measures like social control, which are informally required for controlling crime. For instance, a suburban locality may turn into a burglary hot spot on account of a few homes having insufficient protection and the absence of any individual for guarding the house (Why Crimes Occur in Hot Spots -- National Institute of Justice, n.d). According to the theory of Routine Activity, a crime takes place through the convergence of a motivated criminal, the absence of a competent guardian, and an appropriate target at one single place and time. Crime perpetrators select or identify targets within the setting of their day-to-day activities, like traveling from and to work, shopping, etc. and don't often go very far beyond their regular way when committing crimes. When instituting the specialized task force, the above three theories pertaining to crime and criminals will be relied on.

1. How many members will constitute the robbery-focused task force?

A total of one hundred officials will be initially deployed towards this taskforce; this figure is expected to rise in the future (Writer Thoughts).

1. How may one avoid robbers?