Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime prevention, while other believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The subject of

crime

prevention, and the role of citizens is an interesting one. In my opinion, the primary responsibility for the

safety

of the citizens belongs to the government.

However

, people too should cooperate with the authorities to protect themselves. In the following passages, let us explore

this

subject

further

with relevant examples. Since time immemorial, one of the hallmarks of good governance was

crime

prevention.

For example

, people praised great monarchs like Chandra Gupta, Akbar, and Shivaji for keeping their domains free of

crime

, by active surveillance and by imposing hefty penalties. In the modern world, governments are scored by rating agencies for their ability to control crimes. All

this

is not without reason, as only they have the adequate resources and legal rights for policing and enforcing peace. Does that mean that the ordinary citizen should be carefree ? No. Definitely not ! A person should at least remember to always lock the doors.

Besides

, the police always notify the

safety

measures each person should take,

for example

, using burglar alarms, avoiding dark streets or seedy areas or carrying non-lethal pepper sprays. As responsible citizens, everyone should follow those guidelines and protect themselves. In conclusion, the prevention of

crime

should be a harmonious and coordinated activity between the government and the people. Those who think that

safety

is the sole responsibility of the government, or of the individuals, respectively, are wrong, and I believe that both these arms should join hands to ensure peace and

safety

.