From the meeting minutes: “Asked if SPD has an estimate for what percentage of crimes are NOT reported, Captain says if a crime isn’t reported, from SPD’s view it doesn’t exist. It’s very important to report crimes; SPD is reactive – it goes where crimes are reported. For instance, patrol cars are sent to drive around areas with a lot of crime reports, their visibility is a deterrent to more crime. Crimes can be reported after they happen, and though they might not be solved, the data helps determine patrolling.”
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