California Mayor Leaves Crime Prevention to the Birds

Written by Pat's Papers | Tuesday, 17 January 2012 7:37 AM


Visit Lancaster, California and you’ll notice something in the air. Actually, hear something is more accurate. About ten months ago the mayor started pumping in recordings of birds chirping over 70 speakers lining the city’s main drag. He claims the sounds keep his residents calm and, in turn, keep crime rates down.

SOURCE: Wall Street Journal

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