In this week’s Herald cover story, you can read all about the New Haven Police Department’s adoption of community policing, an old—but also new—method of reducing crime.

But if you’re looking for some police action that displays even more creativity, check out this Mar. 29 New Haven Independent article. It describes an officer who, in the absence of any actual police canine, barked like a dog in order to convince two masked guys that they were actually dealing with a police dog. Surprisingly enough, this tactic worked. The men surrendered, and have been charged with motor vehicle theft and burglary.

My only question is whether my mediocre but well-intentioned Lana Del Rey impression can help me fight crime. If you’ve got any advice regarding this, don’t hesitate to let me know.