Directions: In the question below are given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement:

The Mayors of City B, City C, City D, and City E have an Annual Meet to discuss some common problems they are facing and try to come up with the most effective solutions. All the Mayors disclose their concern for City A. According to their reports, City A is the center for a lot of illegal activities like smuggling, extortion, kidnapping, etc. and has become a cause of concern as these activities are slowly creeping into their cities.

Course of Actions:

I. The mayors of the neighboring cities decide to exterminate the troublemakers and burn city A to the ground to get rid of the menace the city is causing.

II. The police department volunteers to increase patrols and put the offenders behind the bars.