Requirement

3. Crime in your community, state and nation

Required

Two parts: research three crimes, then record notes and review them with your counselor.

Tip. Three parts need asking first: the news research in 3(a) and the interview in 10 need your parent or guardian's permission and your counselor's approval, and the security survey in 4(b) needs an adult to supervise it. Ask at the first meeting.

What this is made of

3(a). Research news coverage of three crimes of different types
3(b). Notes on the three crimes, reviewed with your counselor

Where this step comes from

Crime Prevention Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 3

Notes and warnings

What this is made of

Where this step comes from