The National Crime Prevention Council believes crime prevention requires efforts not only geared towards decreasing the threat of criminal activity, but also towards increasing a feeling of safety within the general public. They note that this combination increases our quality of life and creates an atmosphere where criminal activity will diminish. In reviewing this statement, discuss how your government or community has recently approached this issue. What are some things that you believe can be done to reduce crime in our society? Be sure to support your idea with illustrative examples.