The following statistics from DNA info are estimates and have not been vetted for absolute accuracy; however, they are a good approximation and may be used for the purpose of this journal:
Crime
Year
Occurrences
Male population over 14 years of age, Chicago, IL
2016
1,229,676
Homicides with firearms
2016
705
Assaults with firearms
2016
3,629
Homicides – others
2016
80
Total homicides
2016
4,414
Percentage of male population subject to criminal assault and homicide 3.6%.
As a comparison, there were 629 traffic deaths in the state of Illinois in 2016.
Using what you have learned in this unit, if you were elected as the mayor of Chicago, what actions would you take to eliminate criminal behavior as the leading cause of death in your city?
must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
