On a national level, the FBI reported that serious crimes dropped by 10 percent during the first half of 1999, the latest statistics available from the agency. Glover told the Times-Union. State officials note that felons are serving longer sentences. We think they have hit upon a key. It also probably is no coincidence that a quarter-million Florida residents have weapon permits.
Crime is a chronic problem, and much remains to be done.
But statistics indicate the crooks are losing ground. Punishment for criminals pays benefits. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.