I used to live and work in a large city. Even with a large police force, so many violent crimes were committed that 911 didn’t send the police for the other crimes. For most calls, 911 took your report over the phone and didn’t dispatch anyone.
So, already, in high-crime areas, police don’t do anything about most of the crime committed. Now imagine what would happen with even fewer police officers.
> Now imagine what would happen with even fewer police officers. <
Good point. City security guards (or whatever you want to call them) would probably be paid less than police officers. So with a limited budget, would you’d rather hire three security guards or two police officers?
I’d go with the two police officers, as I’m guessing you would too. The two police officers would be much more versatile. You could send them anywhere.