We need a more active role for citizen militia. Working in conjunction with local Sheriff's Departments, or as an extension of the Courts as defined above. Even if most of it only amounts to just helping direct traffic during severe weather/accidents/evacuations.
Yes, it'd still be chock full of "never was", non-hacking, wanna-be Rambo, Mall Ninjas. Giving the Militia a real role to play could entice former .mil guys like me to get involved and to see if we can't unf*ck their cluster for them.
Good idea.