Which of the following best summarizes the idea behind "Broken Windows"?
A. If police tend to minor infractions, major crime will go down
B. Dynamic entry through windows is a better tactic than going through doors
C. There comes a point where there are too many broken windows to be able to save a neighborhood from crime
D. Citizens whose homes have been vandalized are much more likely to participate in Neighborhood Watch
E. All of the above
Ans: A. If police tend to minor infractions, major crime will go down
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