But the focus of state officials today was on the crime statistics.

Again, crime statistics are a good example of the process.

The department's crime statistics have come under fire from police union leaders.

Yes, the people like to hear that crime statistics are down.

Crime statistics show it is now lower than for a long time.

"It was also the same time crime statistics were going down," he continued.

"Many won't release crime statistics to people who have a right to know."

The police do not keep crime statistics for the park, but they have said it is generally safe.

The police department has not yet compiled crime statistics for the area.

And what was more important than avoiding the crime statistics?