1) The document provides background information on 4 neighborhoods (Areas 1-4) within the jurisdiction of the Centervale Police Department that differ in terms of income level, employment, family structure, and crime rates. 2) As a newly promoted sergeant, the reader must analyze criminal activity in each neighborhood and apply criminological theories to explain crime. 3) A 3-4 page report must be written that evaluates each neighborhood, identifies factors influencing crime, applies the best theory to each area, and proposes a three-pronged crime reduction plan tailored to each neighborhood backed by research and theory.