To be a successful decision maker, you must identify crime trends early on, evaluate the research
methods you have available to you, analyze the data, and determine the appropriate research method
based on your findings.
Overview: To complete this assignment, you must complete the assigned textbook reading and review
module resources. This short paper is similar to a literature review.
Prompt: Prepare a detailed short paper that thoroughly addresses the following:
● Analyze the article and identify the major factors that contributed to such a prominent crime trend within
Fargo Police Department’s jurisdiction.
● What research method would you employ to work toward a solution to alleviate the problem and why?
● Finally, what decision would you make to reduce the impact of crime on the surrounding community?
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