Our policies have increased drug-related disease, death and crime, and incarcerated hundreds of thousands of Americans.

Some were worried that the projects would increase traffic and crime, limit parking and drag down the reputation of their school system.

Mr. Giuliani says any form of legalization would increase addiction and crime.

Residents and business owners in the neighborhood, a low-income, industrial area, complained that the shelter would increase crime and attract prostitution.

They say the center would increase crime in their community and lower property values.

People surveyed also believe that blacks are more likely to become violent and will increase crime in their neighborhoods.

He felt the latter proposals knew would "increase crime, deteriorate character, and dull the moral sense.

Around the country, some prosecutors say it will not work or would increase crime.

It feeds on families, encourages drug abuse and increases crime.