Which policy advocates strict enforcement of all laws, including minor offenses?

• A. Broken windows policing
• B. Zero-tolerance policy
• C. Spatial diffusion of crime control benefits
• D. COPS Program

Answer: (B)

Zero-tolerance policy is the approach that calls for strict enforcement of all laws, including minor offenses. It means police treat petty violations the same as more serious crimes, with arrests or citations issued for small infractions to deter broader illicit behavior and maintain visible order. This exact description—enforcing every law, not just the big ones—is why it’s the best answer. Broken windows policing focuses on addressing visible disorder to prevent more serious crime but doesn’t require enforcing every minor offense in every situation. Spatial diffusion of crime-control benefits is about how the impact of policing spreads to nearby areas, not a policy on enforcement stringency. The COPS Program centers on funding and community policing initiatives, not a stance on enforcing all laws.