The reduction of these pattern crimes made a dramatic impact on
the community. Crime Analysis showed that people who commit the four
pattern crimes also commit more violent crimes. Therefore, catching
those criminals caused a powerful ripple effect that significantly
reduced the overall crime rate. The administration restructured the
organization to ensure this new
Focus on Four Plan became integrated
into every aspect of the department. As a result, almost 21,757 fewer
crimes occurred in Tampa over the past eight years. |