1.  Discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of the three following patrol methods:  directed, hot-spot, and zero-tolerance.  Additionally, discuss which are more likely to encourage community support of law enforcement efforts.

2.  Discuss the four approaches (Per Capita, Minimum Staffing, Authorized Level, & Work-load Based) to police officer staffing and allocation. In your opinion which one is the most effective and why?

Minimum length is 400 words

Initial response must include at least two (2) academic references in APA format.