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What is the main goal of a beat plan?

  1. Increasing traffic stops

  2. Getting input from the community for action plans

  3. Reducing paperwork for officers

  4. Updating police vehicle equipment

The correct answer is: Getting input from the community for action plans

A beat plan is a strategic plan that outlines how police officers will patrol and respond to incidents within a specific area. The main goal of a beat plan is to engage with and gather input from the community in order to develop effective action plans and strategies to address community concerns and maintain public safety. Options A, C, and D may be important secondary goals, but they do not reflect the primary purpose of a beat plan.