Public Policy Issues

Content and Organization

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Comments

Select one of the following policing policies:

· Use of force
· Community policing
· Pursuits
· Zero tolerance
Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word analysis of your selected policy that addresses the following:
· Describe the selected police policy.
· Discuss how the police policy was created.
· Identify the key actors involved in making the policy.
· Provide an example of the policy in use.
· Was the policy effective or ineffective? Explain your answer and provide data or evidence to support your conclusion.
Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.

1/1

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Word Count Met

/1

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Describe the selected police policy.

/10

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Discuss how the police policy was created.

/15

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Identify the key actors involved in making the policy including their roles.

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Provide a specific example of the policy in use.

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Was the policy effective or ineffective? Explain your answer and provide data or evidence to support your conclusion.

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Comment on alternative approaches

/5

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

2/2

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style

Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

Total Percent

/100

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