Criminologists give all of the following as explanations for the recent decline in the crime rate EXCEPT for

a) prison expansion.
b) zero tolerance policies.
c) better police work.
d) high-tech crime fighting tools.
e) increased purchase of guns by citizens for protection.


Answer: E

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