Explain the strategies used by the police, the courts, the correctional system and the community in various crime control efforts.

Explain the strategies used by the police, the courts, the correctional system and the community in various crime control efforts.
Describe and critically evaluate the justification and evidence for specific crime policies.
Analyze how scientific information enters into the criminal justice policy making process.
Articulate a coherent and persuasive argument for various crime and public policy strategies based on empirical research.

For your introductory assignment, imagine you are called by the mayor of a large urban city. The mayor informs you that recently, crime in the city has been increasing and he’s not sure what to do. But he insists… it’s now time to admit that the city has a serious “crime problem.” The mayor would like your assistance. You must provide the mayor with three policies that he should implement that will work to reduce crime.