staffing

Staffing Levels and Response Times: Considering American-based Research

We discuss the current state of knowledge regarding staffing levels in American policing

Staffing levels are the most important factor influencing police response times

We examine the factors influencing police response times, with a particular focus on staffing levels, calls for service (CFS), and proactive police work. We estimate Bayesian Holt-Winters state-space models for each CFS priority level. Using a novel …