What did the Rand Report findings indicate about investigators' time and patrol unit configuration?

What did the Rand Report findings indicate about investigators' time and patrol unit configuration?

• A. Most investigators spent time on suspect interviews only
• B. Most investigators spent time reviewing evidence and interviewing victims/witnesses; altered patrol units increase apprehension rates
• C. Patrol units had no effect on apprehension
• D. Investigators spent most time on administrative tasks

Answer: (B)

The findings show that investigators spend most of their time on building a case through reviewing evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses, rather than focusing mainly on suspect interviews or admin tasks. At the same time, how patrol units are configured matters for crime control: changing the way patrols are organized and deployed can raise arrest rates by improving coverage, visibility, and the chances of catching offenders. In short, evidence gathering and witness interviews drive investigations, while patrol deployment can influence how often arrests occur.

The findings show that investigators spend most of their time on building a case through reviewing evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses, rather than focusing mainly on suspect interviews or admin tasks. At the same time, how patrol units are configured matters for crime control: changing the way patrols are organized and deployed can raise arrest rates by improving coverage, visibility, and the chances of catching offenders. In short, evidence gathering and witness interviews drive investigations, while patrol deployment can influence how often arrests occur.