Read the following excerpt from a report on urban security and answer the question.

"The implementation of community policing in the district of Oakwood was initially met with skepticism. However, after a two-year pilot program, data indicated a 23% reduction in petty crime and a 15% increase in citizen satisfaction. Yet, the report cautions that these figures do not necessarily reflect a decrease in overall criminal activity, as organized crime networks may have simply shifted their operations to adjacent areas. Furthermore, the program's success was heavily dependent on the active participation of local neighborhood associations, which varied significantly across different sectors of the district."

According to the text, which of the following statements best captures a specific idea expressed in the paragraph?