Resolving the Paradox of Increased Police and Insecurity

Hard Resolve The Paradox Resolve Contradiction

The town of Greendale has been experiencing a surge in crime rates over the past year. In an effort to combat this rise, the local government has increased funding for law enforcement, including hiring more police officers and providing additional training.

Despite these efforts, recent surveys indicate that the majority of residents feel less safe than they did a year ago. Additionally, reports show that violent crime rates have continued to climb even with the increased police presence.

Which of the following, if true, would best help to resolve the apparent contradiction between the increased police funding and the heightened sense of insecurity among Greendale residents?

The majority of the new police officers hired in Greendale are not patrolling neighborhoods but are instead assigned to administrative tasks.

Crime has risen in Greendale due to a significant increase in population over the past year.

Residents in Greendale are reporting crime much more frequently than they did last year.

Many residents believe that the police are not doing enough to address the root causes of crime.

Residents in Greendale receive regular crime updates, which may highlight negative information more than positive community news.

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