1. Please list seven ways that you feel that the gap between law enforcement officials and the communities they serve can be bridged or improved? ( Give reasons for your answers)
2. What role does the media play in shaping and forming opinions about the criminal justice system? Is the media bias in this regard? If yes, state why, if no state why?
3. Why do you believe some citizens are reluctant to help police even though the crimes that are being perpetrated affects their daily lives and families? What can we do to eliminate this problem?
4. Why is there a perception among many African Americans and Hispanics that law enforcement officials are bias towards them? Are these views justified? If so, why? Or why not?
5. Discuss some of the factors that you believe influences street gangs to commit crimes. What role does pride, status, money and lack of education play in this process?
6. How does family disorganization play a role, if any, in motivating youth to join gangs?
7. What is your estimation of the number of street gangs members in Chicago? What is the bases of your number? What factors did you consider in arriving at that number? What reference source did you consult in arriving at that number?
8.Various organizations, groups, social organizations, clubs and other social formations, under certain circumstance, can be considered gangs, what distinguishes Chicago Street gangs from these organizations?