Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is also true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on.

Summary

This quote suggests that the type of criminals present in a society are a reflection of the society itself, as well as the values and behaviors it promotes. It implies that the prevalence and nature of criminal activity is influenced by the collective attitudes, beliefs, and actions of individuals within that society. Similarly, the quote proposes that the effectiveness and approach of law enforcement in a community correspond to the expectations and demands of that community. It suggests that the responsibility for the nature of both criminals and law enforcement lies within the hands of the society or community in question.