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citizen patrols  

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  • Citizens patrolling their neighborhood have been a staple of police efforts to enhance crime prevention and community cohesion. Citizen patrols serve as the “eyes and ears” of the police, and provide a visible sign of a defended community to deter potential lawbreakers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Citizen Patrols]

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