No, a controlled study where for example a small town decided to eliminate a majority of policing. No patrols, no presence except for 911 response, etc. crimes would still be reported (if someone breaks into your house you’ll still call) but without any of the active policing that this thread is about. How do the numbers compare?
A neighborhood in Seattle pretty much did what you’re talking about a few years ago, on a rudimentary zero-budget level. In fact I’ve been friends for years with one of the people who were deeply involved in it. But it wasn’t a “study” and I’m pretty sure nobody collected any statistics. And it only lasted a few months. I actually have no objection to it, what my comment said was that people aren’t going to do it. And look around you - the model is right there. But in a culture where fewer and fewer people even cook their own meals anymore, even fewer are willing to personally devote their valuable time to DIY law enforcement.
No, a controlled study where for example a small town decided to eliminate a majority of policing. No patrols, no presence except for 911 response, etc. crimes would still be reported (if someone breaks into your house you’ll still call) but without any of the active policing that this thread is about. How do the numbers compare?
A neighborhood in Seattle pretty much did what you’re talking about a few years ago, on a rudimentary zero-budget level. In fact I’ve been friends for years with one of the people who were deeply involved in it. But it wasn’t a “study” and I’m pretty sure nobody collected any statistics. And it only lasted a few months. I actually have no objection to it, what my comment said was that people aren’t going to do it. And look around you - the model is right there. But in a culture where fewer and fewer people even cook their own meals anymore, even fewer are willing to personally devote their valuable time to DIY law enforcement.