Assignment 1: On the Beat

You are a law enforcement officer in Centervale with ten years of experience on your regular beat. While conducting a regular patrol, you notice three men standing near a jewelry store. As you observe them, you notice that one of them leaves the group to peep into the window of the jewelry store. He returns and engages in a conversation and then gestures to the store. The other two men also take turns to look into the window of the store and engage in a conversation.

Submission Details:

By Saturday, January 16, 2016, in a minimum of 250 words, post to theDiscussion Area your response to the following:

• Will you approach these three men to question them? What would you say to them?
• What other actions might you engage in with regard to these men?
• Why would you take the actions you mentioned above?
• Would there be a reason you would not approach these three men?
• What could these three men say or do to reduce your suspicions?