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Why Cops Can’t Stop Murders

Why Cops Can’t Stop Murders

A Case Study

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Wes Denham
Mar 05, 2021
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Protect and Serve? Alas, It’s just a logo.

The reason cops can’t lower homicide rates is that, from their point of view, that’s not their job. Citizens, of course, think otherwise. They take seriously the statement “Serve and Protect.” They shouldn’t. 

In this article, we will explore what police actually do, as opposed to what citizens think they do, and…

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