http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/A-true-crime-story/2005/04/22/1114152324678.html
Johnathan Pearlman
"The analysis by the Government's own crime statistician made it clear that the recent drop in crime was due to factors beyond the role of the police.
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AdvertisementTo begin with, as the report by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research stated, crime was down in all states, not just in NSW. This was a continuing trend - seen in other developed countries - and could not be solely attributed to good policing, bigger prisons or tougher laws."
