Crimes have been an issue since the origins of society, regardless of the actions taken by those in power, there will always be law breakers, and we know this because there’s never been a state without a crime. Therefore, if one cannot stop crimes then they must learn to limit crimes. I have been given two scenarios, both of which are unique yet intent to do the same thing. In my opinion, SOIL (subjects of interest list) is the most viable option and will result in more success. Success is measured by low recidivism rates as well as lower crime rates. I believe that SOIL should not only target gun and gang problems, instead target all crimes thus protecting the majority and stopping crimes before they happen. All 140 individuals who were on the list committed crimes, this shows that SOIL is targeting the correct people. Ultimately, using the SOIL method will deter and allow rehabilitation for those on the list.
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Prevention promotes a positive lifestyle and limits the likelihood of crimes. Crime reaction however, enables individuals to commit the crimes and as a result be punished for them. Not only does the individual face the consequences, but also the community is punished because they have to pay more taxes for each individual jailed, ultimately, the long term implications is a less happy society.
The SOIL method can be defended through the broken window theory. The broken window theory suggests that if a crime is done regardless of the scale, then there will be a chain of crimes to follow. The SOIL method offers a way to prevent the initial crime from happening thus, not allowing future crimes to exist. Conversely, if Emerson decides to use the neighborhood method, the individuals will not be deterred from committing crimes instead there will be more arrests in those neighborhoods. Ultimately, the crime rates will continue to rise, and instead the government will see a rise in the populous of those
Prevention promotes a positive lifestyle and limits the likelihood of crimes. Crime reaction however, enables individuals to commit the crimes and as a result be punished for them. Not only does the individual face the consequences, but also the community is punished because they have to pay more taxes for each individual jailed, ultimately, the long term implications is a less happy society.
The SOIL method can be defended through the broken window theory. The broken window theory suggests that if a crime is done regardless of the scale, then there will be a chain of crimes to follow. The SOIL method offers a way to prevent the initial crime from happening thus, not allowing future crimes to exist. Conversely, if Emerson decides to use the neighborhood method, the individuals will not be deterred from committing crimes instead there will be more arrests in those neighborhoods. Ultimately, the crime rates will continue to rise, and instead the government will see a rise in the populous of those