E. W. Howe Quotes

Surveillance cameras might reduce crime - even though the evidence here is mixed - but no studies show that they result in greater happiness of everyone involved.

As governor, there isn't a lot I can do beyond that to crack down on crime. Law enforcement is really a local issue. It's the cops' job to tighten down on criminals.

With four of the top ten most violent cities in America, Michigan will never fully flourish unless our governments can fulfill their basic task: protecting public safety.

Boston is safe. And we're going to keep it safe.

Stopping crime before it occurs is the most effective crime fighting tool of all.

Cops on the beat can stop problems before the damage spreads.

We want a state of things in which crime will not pay.

Criminals are punished, that others may be deterred.

It is a naked fight against theft, and the thieves will not win.

Fighting crime is not cheap, because it requires boots on the ground.

Without the punishment of the Death by a Thousand Cuts, I am afraid people in China would have nothing to fear … and before long there would be more and more criminals, and it would be hard to ensure peace and stability.

A cop by themselves on every corner is not going to make that much difference.

Certain crimes cannot be prevented unless there is a daily collective work done diligently.

I will work with local police and appoint the best prosecutors and federal investigators, whose mission will be to ensure every American is safe.

Sergeant Colon of the Ankh-Morpork City Guard was on duty. He was guarding the Brass Bridge, the main link between Ankh and Morpork. From theft. When it came to crime prevention, Sergeant Colon found it safest to think big.

Penalties serve to deter those who are not inclined to commit any crimes.

It is imperative that state and local jurisdictions not scrimp on investing in law enforcement.

Putting cops on streets is the most effective way to combat crime.

Donald Trump has had political success positioning himself as a 'law-and-order' candidate.

My job as Home Secretary is to keep families and communities across our country safe.

The men and women of the FBI are deployed around the clock, all over our country and around the world, identifying and disrupting threats, and pursuing those who would do us harm.

Safety and security are the most basic job of government. I understand that - both as a mayor who works every day to secure public safety and reduce crime, and also as someone who deployed in uniform to Afghanistan because I believed joining the military was part of my duty to help keep my country safe.

I believe deeply that the first duty of government is providing for the personal security of its citizens. Therefore I would naturally place the highest priority on strengthening law enforcement.

What is the point of the police if wrongdoers aren't afraid of them?

Let us be clear. Prison works. It ensures that we are protected from murderers, muggers and rapists, and it makes many who are tempted to commit crime think twice.