Task · part of 3. Crime in your community, state and nation
3(a). Research news coverage of three crimes of different types
Required Often forgotten
Local, state or national coverage, with your parent or guardian's permission and your counselor's approval. Also research how common these types of crimes are in your state or in the United States.
Notes and warnings
Note. Get your parent or guardian's permission and your counselor's approval before you start the research. The coverage may be local, state or national, and the three crimes must be of different types.
Where this step comes from
- Crime Prevention Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 3(a) · Requires your parent or guardian's permission and the approval of your counselor.