Short Essay

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Humanities

Students will be expected to submit their work in essay format, with a total length of 400-500 words. The projects are expected to meet the APA requirements of format and style. Students must cite at least two sources to support references to ideas, facts, and information. Students will be expected to submit work that presents a thoughtful and detailed response to all aspects of the assignment prompt.

In Crime and Metaphor, George Kelling discusses the Buffalo Police Department’s attempts to apprehend a serial rapist. Briefly summarize the police response and contrast it with a situational crime prevention approach. Be sure to explain specific techniques that the police could have used in response to this threat. Finally, what cultural obstacles might inhibit police adoption of SCP?