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I tend to agree that the impact of the theory has been overrated. Although the activity of "cleaning up" a neighborhood raises awareness of those living in the neighborhood, I tend to think that other environmental factors have as much, if not more impact on changing criminal activity in a specific area.

It has been my experience that dealing with specific issues through problem-solving is far more successful than a broad based cosmetic sweep for fix building and light fixtures.

: -- Gary G. Smith, police chief, Northfield Police Department (posted 2/5, 11:00 a.m., U.S. Eastern time)

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