Police Alternatives

Some politicians are suggesting alternatives to police for law enforcement and protection.

What are these alternatives?

• Let communities form their own vigilante groups.
• Would this totally remove the over site of hearings about brutality or fairness?
• Commercial protection companies.
• Would this lead to an opening for protection rackets?
• Have psychologists talk criminals into turning themselves in.
• How many criminals would listen to a psychologist? 
• How many murders, drug dealers, stalkers, etc. would turn themselves in for prosecution?
• How many murders would just shoot the psychologist?
• Let drug lords, bookies and pimps enforce the law.
• Would these people jump at the opportunity to enforce the law?
• Let gangs maintain the peace.
• How many people would be killed for not following the gangs orders?
• Who would gather and document evidence for prosecution of criminals?
• Would there be a need for a trial at all?
• How would appropriate punishment and reform be determined?

Every day police officers put their lives at risk in the line of duty.  

• Is the best deterrent to crime the assurance of being caught?
• Does police dominance of criminals help assure they will be peacefully brought to trial for their actions?
• Would more police help catch more criminals?