Attrition Quote by Kris Kobach
“Attrition through enforcement is simply the self-evident principle that if you ratchet up the level of enforcement and make it more difficult to break the law, fewer people will continue to break the law.”
About This Quote
Source Policy: Criminal Justice Enforcement Strategies, 2015
Increasing penalties and detection makes lawbreaking riskier, so fewer people will break laws.
In simple terms: Stronger enforcement reduces crime.
Key Takeaway
Raise enforcement to deter violations.
Themes
law enforcement
deterrence
policy
crime prevention
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
policy
analytical
persuasive
When to use this quote
- government regulation
- traffic violations
- tax compliance
- environmental regulations
- corporate fraud
Key Concepts
risk assessment
behavioral economics
public safety
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the cost of increased enforcement justified?
- How can we balance fairness with deterrence?
A Different Perspective
Higher enforcement can strain resources and may disproportionately affect marginalized groups.
