In my opinion it starts at the local level with supporting effort from above, County, state, federal, as needed.

The major element of effectiveness is enforcement and prosecution of those proven guilty.

The examples I have used befor:

School zone speed limits; just compare the difference to those that are not manned by law enforcement.

Other speed zones; the small town just north of TV on 301 (I do not recall the name) they have signs announcing strict enforcement and as many can attest....they mean what they say. Go over the spelimit and you KNOW you will be stopped.

Simple but effective examples of how law enforcement can and does affect behavior of the citizens.

Does the same apply to other than moving violation crimes. I personally believe it does. Having personallly attended several community sponsored educational opportunities over the years the most memorable one was where the sherrif advised us what happens when criminals have no respect or fear of the law. The worst situations are where there is no fear by the criminal element.

The complicating variables are politics, race and special interest groups...especially in a community the law enforcement for one reason or another is eroded or watered down.

It is very eveident right now in Balitmore, Chicago and NYC. Felonious crimes are up significantly. The law enforcement has been emasculated to the point where the enforcers are treated with a more severe raection than the criminals.

Enforcement....enforcement.....enforcement.....and yes....a healthy FEAR of the law. If the activists don't like the sound of that....well OK your minority vote is acknowledged.

Let us all support our law enforcement and not follow the lemmings who prefer to shine the light on the 1% isloated incidents.

Yes I would support an additional funding of the police force at the local level.....as long as they are doing what it is we law abiding citizens, the majority that is, want!