- Explain Fogelson's analysis of Big City Police from the late 19th century to the 1970s. What or who had influence over the police and the reforms? Did policing change in that 100 years? If so, how?
- Explain the premise of the Kansas City Experiment, how was it conducted and what were its conclusions? What does it say about the effectiveness of the police? Do you agree, given the current state of affairs?
- What did Kelling & Wilson mean by fixing broken windows? Is it an effective crime-fighting tool? Did it work when implemented here in NYC? What are the positive and negative effects of implementing a broken windows style of policing?
- Sherman & Berk's domestic assault study proved to be groundbreaking. What was the premise of the study, what did it conclude? How wand where was it implemented?