GIVE A 2 PARA RESPONSE EXPLAINING WHY YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE POST:

While the Compstat process has been credited with reducing crime and improving police accountability in many jurisdictions, Eterno and Silverman (2006) raise several concerns about the process. One concern is that it may lead to a narrow focus on crime reduction at the expense of other police functions, such as community policing and problem-solving. Another concern is that the emphasis on performance metrics and data-driven decision-making may lead to "gaming" or manipulation of the data to meet performance targets.

If I were a police chief, I would consider employing the Compstat process, but I would also be mindful of the concerns raised by Eterno and Silverman. I would ensure that the process was used as a tool to improve community safety and police accountability, rather than as an end in itself. I would also make sure that officers and executives understood the importance of community policing and problem-solving in addition to traditional crime reduction strategies. Finally, I would implement checks and balances to ensure that the data used in the process were accurate and not subject to manipulation.