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In Response to ER's COPS Program March 23, 2012 8:56 pm Vitruvius

I HAVE heard of the recent Neighborhood watch shootings, your COPS program does seem like an enticing measure for most neighborhood (If you’re not in the ghetto that is – there are certain parts of certain cities cops tend to keep out of); and they do bring a single idea to mind.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Zone, what do you think of real-life superheroes?

There are quite a few that tend to attract as much attention as possible to themselves, while others prefer to keep themselves out of the limelight. Some simply report things to the police while others take matters into their own hands.

What do you guys think of these practices? Nice, just a stunt, illegal, or downright dangerous, considering what happened in Florida?

  • The police don't like people doing their job for them. Not only can it lead to big trouble when ... by ER 2012-03-24 00:05:33
    • A COPS program like mine is great for a quiet neighborhood because it reassures the residents, discourages villains, and frees up ... by ER 2012-03-23 23:24:20
      • You have to wonder about the kind of person who thinks they can make a difference doing this, and then ... by bowser 2012-03-23 22:09:10
        • Blue lights are not a good idea. by ER 2012-03-24 10:07:11
          • They aren't legal and are probably more trouble than they are worth. I'd guess very foolish. I have ... by bowser 2012-03-24 10:31:32
        • It's weird. Most of my life, there weren't any. Or at least, none that made the news. by TB 2012-03-23 21:26:05

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