I think that if APD started enforcing traffic laws ie. speeding, reckless driving, broken tail lights ect., that may result in more contact with individuals who have less than lawful intention.   Not an expert but it seems to work in the lower 48.  But I am encouraged by the proposed increase in officers in my neighborhood as gunfire every other night is becoming a game amongst neighbors to figure out where it came from then timing how long it takes APD to respond.