Patrick, just where does it say that Law Enforcements Job is to “reduce” crime. The job of Law enforcement is to UPHOLD the Law. Thus they prevent crime, deter criminal behaviour arrest criminals when crime occurs, punish criminals, and incarcerate criminals.
Reducing Crime is a metaphor that Politicians (whether in uniform or not) use exactly like “jobs saved”. It is a phrase used to excite the press and pacify the citizenry. LEO’s know that Crime will never cease, ask any of them on the street. Human nature is Passion and sometimes passion leads to violence.
You also need to clarify the difference between Elected Officials and Bureaucrats. Bureaucracy is the Villan of the Piece and Politicians are the enablers. Elected Officials come and go, Bureaucrats multiply.
Let’s reduce the Bureaucrats!
