Proposal Homework
Statistical data is used to solve crime and find patterns of behavior. This is especially relevant when working to develop new policies. You have been asked to submit a proposal to your local city council in support of a community or proactive policing. In this homework you will provide some context related to the collection, analysis, and application of data in creating policies.
Research a program in community policing or proactive policing that you support in the U.S.
Write a 700 to 1,050 words proposal in which you:
a. Explain the issues surrounding the collection of data of the selected program.
b. Share an example of the analysis of that data and explain if you feel it is reliable. Why or why not?
c. Describe how the use of that data matters as it relates to the interpretation of the data. Explain how that relates to the policy you selected.
d. Explain how statistical data be utilized in criminal justice policy making.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.