While the Chicago Police Department needs to work with communities to figure out the best ways to reduce and prevent crime – especially the violent crime that is killing our innocent children – the “quality of life” crimes – such as selling loose cigarettes, drinking in public or gambling – are best dealt with by increasing community resources and opportunities. Don’t forget that Michael Brown was stopped by police for jaywalking, Eric Gardner for selling loose cigarettes, and Sandra Bland for changing lanes without signaling. All petty crimes with fatal results at the hands of the police.