Your task is to write a report for the Chief of Police Rodney Hurt. He will use the report for his news conference in regards to the public's concern for the increase in crime over the past five years. In the report you will include the following:

Define the Uniform Crime Report;

Select a data-gathering strategy and explain why you chose this technique and

Discuss the crime trends comparing Happy Town, Frown Town, Smooth Town, and Cool Town over the past five years.

Your report should clearly describe all the details necessary for the Chief of Police. Your answers will be judged not only on the accuracy of the information you provide, but also on how thoroughly the information is covered, how effectively the report is organized, and how well your writing reflects the conventions of Standard Written English. While your personal values and experiences are important, please answer all of the questions in this task solely on the basis of the information provided in the Document Library.

REQUIREMENTS:

Four page typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; all references used should come from the Document Library; must follow APA format.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.