Kobe city is reportedly going to install 100 more security cameras in the city center. They say they are strengthening their crime prevention measures in response to a recent murder. That incident was a bizarre one, with a woman who was a complete stranger being targeted and stabbed to death, and I feel very sorry for the woman who died. Such incidents must not be repeated. However, how much of a deterrent effect will the addition of more security cameras be? Security cameras have already been installed to a reasonable extent. While this may improve the effectiveness of post-incident responses to some extent, what is needed now is a proactive response, and stronger deterrent effects. (Kei)

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