Check this idea out- the Mexican government's newly elected mayor is "desperately" trying to "restore order to the 'notorious inner-city barrio of Tepito." His idea goes like this: "rather than raiding gang hangouts and throwing 'em in all the slammer, the Mexican government is looking to reward them. The government "officials are offering up computers" (est. value $769) for individuals who"give up a 'high caliber weapon such as a machine gun." For "folks coughing up smaller artillery will be blessed with an Xbox Console."
So far, the new program has had some "minor sucesss" with a reported turn in of 17 guns during the first day of the program launch.
Games for Guns
Mexico's Gun Collection Program
Trend Themes
1. Incentivized Gun Collection - Offering incentives such as technology could become a trend for governments looking to collect illegal firearms.
2. Alternative Crime Prevention Strategies - Governments may start exploring more unconventional tactics, like incentivized gun collection, to promote safety within their communities.
3. Tech Rewards for Surrendered Guns - The use of technology rewards, such as computers and gaming consoles, may become a popular method for encouraging gun surrender programs.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement - Incentivized gun collection programs could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for law enforcement agencies looking to diversify their crime prevention strategies.
2. Tech Retail - Retailers in the technology industry could take advantage of opportunities to supply governments with items like computers and gaming consoles for use in incentivized gun collection programs.
3. Public Safety - With new, unconventional methods for promoting public safety on the rise, there may be opportunities for innovation in this field to address unique safety concerns in the future.