Criminal Justice: Theory in Practice

Written Response #1
Below, please find Written Response #1 which is worth 10% of the overall grade for this course. There are two questions which have been taken from chapters of the textbook covered thus far. Each question should be at least one (1) page in length and in size 12pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. This means your work should be at least 2 pages in length. Assignment must be uploaded in a Word Document and is due by 11:59PM on Sunday, September 27.

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1) Choose a current crime policy and discuss whether or not the policy makes sense.  Is the policy nonsensical? How so? What might be a better policy? Why? What is the best option to implement it?  What consequences might come from the policy intended or unintended? (Chapter 1)

2) Defend the argument that simply hiring more police will not reduce crime. Use findings from the Kansas City and Newark studies. (Chapter 5)

Name of book: Sense and Nonsense About Crime, Drugs, and Communities
Author: Samuel Walker