The document outlines topics related to police training and societal issues, emphasizing behavioral science for recruits in Washington D.C. and addressing the debate on race and multiculturalism as explained by Alana Lentin. It also discusses Frank Serpico's fight against police corruption within the NYPD and the media's role, particularly that of The New York Times, in bringing these issues to light and enacting change. Students are tasked with writing in-depth responses on these subjects, requiring critical analysis and use of historical context.