You are the mayor of a city, which has seen an increase in arrests for nonviolent drug offenses and a decrease in arrests for domestic violence and rape. You are certain these numbers reflect the discretion of the police and not the actual crime statistics. How will you, who is not a member of the police force, convince law enforcement to examine these priorities without alienating or offending them?

What will be an ideal response?


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