This article argues that citizens’ perceptions of police can aid in selecting appropriate hot spots policing tactics and models satisfaction with police as. Webpolice services is through the use of a community opinion survey. The community survey provides vital information and feedback regarding the public's perception of police.

Webmeasuring resident perceptions of police and community safety: Webthe present analysis examines which factors predict the public’s satisfaction with police using survey data from a sample of violent crime hot spot residences and businesses.