Which term describes a shift in strategic emphasis in crime prevention and response?

• A. Change in policy
• B. Campaigns for change
• C. Changing priorities
• D. Media effectiveness

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is a shift in what gets priority in crime prevention and response. When agencies change priorities, they reprioritize where to focus resources, attention, and tactics because they’ve reassessed what risks or problems are most pressing. This reallocation of effort is exactly what a changing priorities situation describes, such as moving focus from one crime type to another or adapting strategies to new conditions. The other options point to formal policy changes, advocacy campaigns, or how effective the media is, which don’t capture the idea of reallocating focus and resources to new crime priorities.