Many of the situations cops find themselves in without back-up is because they are enforcing too many laws.
As for peak load (riot situations), the citizenry/auxillary can augment just fine.
The reason most city cops found themselves overwhelmed recently is because they were protecting “protestors” instead of enforcing the law.
We could probably do a 40% cut across the board and be just fine.
In my entire life I cannot think of a situation where a cop was of benefit to me. All I ever got was tickets.
And the opportunity to fill out a form when I was once burglarized when not home. And I have to do that via a phone interview.
If the cops are not going to enforce the law, the people have no use for them whatsoever.
You're very much entitled to your personal outlook. Case closed.
Leni