After reading the attached excerpt from an NPR article, do ONE of the following:

1. Use at least one concept from Routine Activities Theory to explain why homicides and other serious crimes may have decreased.  Make sure to use specific details from the article and you MUST refer to at least one specific concept from the theory. 

OR

2. Use at least one concept from Deterrence Theory to explain why homicides and other serious crimes may have decreased.  Make sure to use specific details from the article and you MUST refer to at least one specific concept from the theory.

Application Exercises should be approximately between 1/2 and 1 page long.

I Have attached the files that are needed for this assignment.

Note: Before starting this assignment, make sure to watch the Application Exercise Video. It will help you understand the process of applying theories.