assignment 1

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Oakland Puts Crime Statistics Maps On the Internet

summary:

Oakland put its crime statistics on the web. The crimes which are rarely reported by newspapers or TV would be post on the internet,in a few days, neighbors can read all about it.As the informations is made available to the citizens, they essentially will be come partners to battle down crimes.


I think it is a good idea for the government to purchase this kind of system.Because it can help improve the control of the crime. But, whether the people would gain attention to public safety is unkown, afterall, safer living surroundings may let peoples' conciousness towards danger decrease.