As with any complex problem, it requires a multifaceted solution. Improving policing overall to deal with the crimes that do happen (and providing a minimal deterrence), but also encouraging social improvements in an effort to prevent the crimes from occurring in the first place.
We need both, thinking that either one in isolation will solve the crime problem is delusional.
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As with any complex problem, it requires a multifaceted solution. Improving policing overall to deal with the crimes that do happen (and providing a minimal deterrence), but also encouraging social improvements in an effort to prevent the crimes from occurring in the first place.
We need both, thinking that either one in isolation will solve the crime problem is delusional.