Creative Research Associates in collaboration with the Tucson Police Department conducted a survey of residents to gain a better understanding of the diverse community the department serves. A total of 496 residents reported that police should focus on robberies, juvenile crime, burglaries, narcotics activity, auto theft, and property destruction. The information was used in community policing efforts.
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