The "tough on crime" political rhetoric of the past few years is partially to blame. People get upset when cops "aren't doing anything", and they criticize dist

The "tough on crime" political rhetoric of the past few years is partially to blame. People get upset when cops "aren't doing anything", and they criticize district attorneys and judges when they drop charges for lack of evidence. They get worked up and afraid over crime when crime is lower than 30 years ago.