Is community policing an effective strategy to reduce crime in neighborhoods?

Topic: Is community policing an effective strategy to reduce crime in neighborhoods?

Paper details:

You will write a short paper applying skills in order to describe the hypothetical methodology you would use to study your chosen research topic that you will need to complete your final research proposal. Your Variable Assignment Paper should be 3-5 pages long, and it should include all of the following topics: Develop a hypothetical research design and methodology Identify key aspects of methods sections Target population Sampling design/plan Anticipated number of cases Method of data collection Evidence of reliability/validity, or how you would address those concerns. Anything else that you feel is appropriate to defending your position Be as detailed and specific as possible throughout, and justify your decisions based on information covered thus far in the course.