This Special Report (NCJ 188740), part of NIJ's Reducing Gun Violence series, examines the effects of directed patrol tactics in two high-crime areas in Indianapolis. One area, the East District, increased office contact with all citizens in a given area, primarily through increased traffic enforcement. The North District targeted only individuals suspected of involvement in illegal activities, issued far fewer citations, but made nearly 3 times as many arrests for every 100 stops. This report evaluates what aspects of the program work and compares community support for each program. It finds that targeted directed patrol rather than a general deterrence strategy can have a significant effect on violent crime.