“It is not their function to protect citizens of the state, though the police may choose to do this.”
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So the “To Protect and Serve” emblem is a lie?
That may be their motto, but that is not their function.
They are an offensive force, not defensive. That is why they won’t do anything to stop a crime. They only act when a crime has been committed.
When I say that, I am not saying there aren’t good cops out there who would stop a crime, if they were aware of one.