An Introduction to Community & Public Health 8th Edition by James McKenzie, Pinger

Exercise 5

Make an appointment with an officer of the local police department to interview him or her about violent crime in your hometown. Write a two-page summary of your interview and include answers to the following questions: (a) What is the number one violent crime? (b) What is the law enforcement department doing to control violent crime? (c) Does the city have a comprehensive program against crime? (d) What can the typical citizen do to help reduce violence?