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Low Crime Rates
Believe it or not Singapore’s People are accept up some of their freedom for a low crime rate (Singapore Enchanted of the world). Lately in Singapore crime rate has increased. Since 2005 crime rate has gone much though, but since 2006 it has dropped (www. OSAC.Gov/Report). Even still, Singapore is the 32nd safest city in the world. ( [|www.citymayors.com/features/quality-survey.html] ) Even though Singapore has strict laws on reckless driving, there were 4,792 accidents involving motorcycles in 2007 (Youtube-Singapore Crime_Watch (English)–Singaporewave.com). (www.OSAC.Gov/Report). Even after this, some people choose to drink and drive (www. OSAC.Gov/Report) In Singapore police can be easily reached by dialing the emergency phone number 999 (www. OSAC.Gov/Report). Police can come to help quickly because there is a police station in every district in Singapore (www. OSAC.Gov/Report). In addition, Singapore’s police are highly trained (www. OSAC.Gov/Report), creating an even lower crime rate. Cell phones are the primary targets for thieves (www.OSAC.Gov/Report).Tourists are the biggest targets for pick pocketing in Singapore (www. OSAC.Gov/Report). One out of every five youths arrested has committed a cell phone theft robbery. (www. OSAC.Gov/Report). Cell Phone theft has decreased because of increased law enforcement and increased public education. In Singapore there were 14 murder cases in 2006. (www. OSAC.Gov/Report)for a population of 4.5 million that means there were .003 murders per 1,000 people. (www. OSAC.Gov/Report) In New York City 596 people were murdered in 2006. (www.policymap.com/city-crime-rates_New-York-City-crime-rates/New-York-City-Crime-Statistics). For a population of 8,098,066 its murder rate per 10,000 people is .74 murders. ( [|www.policymap.com/city-crime-rates] New-York-City-crime-rates/New-York-City-Crime-Statistics). According to the crime rates just given Singapore is a safe place to live in. Singapore has strict laws on reckless driving to keep the roads safe. Singapore has highly trained police to enforce the laws set by the government. Singapore’s murder rate is very low. Even though cell phone theft is a problem in Singapore, it is not a big problem compared to many other cities.

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Ben Breakstone Behavior of Citizens:

Singapore depends on its people to help the nation itself by being well behaved. (Travel.com.sg) Citizens are doing a good job of that, because all differences are respected in Singapore, such as religion and ethnicity. (Enchantment, 94) The way they act is one of the most important parts of the country. A difference that is very important is religion. Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism are all practiced. (Enchantment, 94) Religion is very important in Singapore, and the most practiced religion is Islam. (Frommers.com) There are many ethnic groups in Singapore (Live.Life), and most are Chinese. (Travel.com) No matter what their religion or ethnicity, all practice their traditions without discrimination. Singaporeans are just like us. They are very outgoing and social, and they love to spend time with friends and family. (Frommers.com) Just like Americans, shopping is a favorite pastime in Singapore. (Enchantment, 119) Although theft is uncommon in Singapore, it still exists. The most stolen item is cell phones (OSAC), with 3,748 stolen in 2006. It is said a cell phone is stolen every two hours in Singapore. ("A Cell Phone Nicked Every Two Hours.") Because of the strict laws and etiquette of their country/culture, Singapore is relatively free from revolt. (OSAC) However, Singapore went through racial riots twice in 1964; from Jul. 21-25, then September 2-7. (Singapore Home Library) Overall, the behavior of Singapore is better than most countries. From tolerating differences to keeping a safe nation through strict laws, Singapore depends on its citizens to help keep a safe environment, as well as help the nation itself. (Travel.com.sg)

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Safe Laws and Environment:

 * 1) Environment
 * 2) Singapore went totally "green" in May of 2007-www.app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid
 * 3) The pledge of Singapore (which every citizen has to take) is thought to keep the country's people very honest-www.cia.gov/Singapore-facts%3
 * 4) Singapore's Pledge of Citizens: "We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and quality. So as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation."- "Singapore"
 * 5) Law
 * 6) Major crimes are very uncommon in Singapore-www.cia.gov/Singapore-facts%4
 * 7) The country's believes are that if you enter the country (not being a citizen) you have to follow all of the country's laws and rules (regardless of you know them or not)-
 * 8) If a U.S. citizen is in Singapore and breaks a law, then it will result in similar penalties in America (jail time, money, etc.)-
 * 9) there are over 500 laws in Singapore-
 * 10) Extra
 * 11) Singapore became a city/state in August of 1965
 * 12) 10- Factories-
 * 13) 5- Shipping and repairing stations-
 * 14) 2- Timber factories-
 * 15) 5- Oil refining stations-
 * 16) 1- Automobile repair station-
 * 17) 1- Aviation-



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