Chapter 10 (Crime Control and the Anatomy of Dangerous
Persons, Places, and Situations)
Points Possible: 20
Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages
Due: Saturday, October 29 by 11:55 pm
1. Answer any two questions (10 points each):
2. Compare offender socio-demographic characteristics for white collar crime and violent street crime. Include gender, age, race, and class in your answer.
3. Briefly define and critique the concept of victim precipitation.
4. Suppose you are the Chief of Police in Baton Rouge, LA, and that you have been tasked by the Mayor to reduce the robbery rate in the city by 3 percent over 2 years. Outline a strategy for this reduction with two specific components/recommendations.
