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While Los Angeles and Chicago show a decrease in violent crime, there is an increase in the number of murders in Charlotte and Tulsa (an Uptick in Murders).
Other noticeable trend is the increase in white collar crime. This is also linked to the growth of communications technology and the "information revolution." This factor is also linked to the increase in drug trafficking, which is a crime that is often closely linked to violence and murder ( McDonald and Finn, 2000).
2. Is the Increase in Violent Crime a Cause for Alarm?
The answer to the above question is a resounding 'yes'. Violent crime in itself creates a wide array of social and personal problems that affect society in many negative ways. Besides the obvious fact that people often die, there is also the traumatic effect of this type of crime on relatives and loved one to consider: which in turn is translated into problems for healthcare and for the economy.
However, from a criminological point-of-view violent crime may be an indication of a potential breakdown in law and order, and in the social structure of society. Violent crime increases suggest that the norms and values of society are in decline. Many social theorists,...
This also refers to the concept of 'anomie', which is a "…a state where norms (expectations on behaviours) are confused, unclear or not present."(Durkheim's Anomie) it is this state of "normlessness" which is a main factor in deviant and violent behavior.
Therefore, it is imperative that an increase in violent crime should not be seen in isolation but as being linked to many other facets of society that may need urgent attention.
3. Suppose you are a member of the local police agency in one of the cities where crime is on the rise. As a law enforcement official, suggest why the crime rate may be rising in your city.
Suggestions as to why the crime rate should increase in a certain area can be linked to a number of factors and variables. Firstly, there is the view that violent crimes are a manifestation of various social ills and problems. Therefore, one would search for underlying problems such as unemployment, an increase in drug usage, alcohol absue or racial strife. Secondly, one would also look at the ability of the police force and other authorities to deal with the crime
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