135. Believe the Chief

The police chief said crime was down. “Crime down,” said police chief Braddon. He talked to reporters. He talked to newspaper reporters. He talked radio reporters. He was proud. “I’m proud,” he . “Our police are doing a good job. I’m of our police.” He said crime was down percent. “What kinds of crime?” asked a reporter. “ kinds of crime,” said Braddon. “Bicycle theft is 60 percent. Cell phone theft is down 55 . Computer theft is down 50 percent.” He didn’t anything about other crimes. “What about other crimes?” a reporter. “What other crimes?” asked Braddon. “You be happy with this news. Report it to public. The public will be happy, too.”