[redis_mlc]

> But why shouldn't they protect her 24/7?

This is a common misunderstanding in both Canada and the USA.

Police are not there to protect individuals whatsoever.

The best illustration is that in the US, dangerous police car chases are allowed even in downtown areas, and citizens get run over with impunity. Because the police are there to enforce laws, not "serve and protect."

The second-most frequent trope is that when you're in a foreign country, the US embassy will get you out of jail. That almost never happens, with them instead arranging phone calls and a local lawyer, if you can afford it.

(There's a small army of foreigners in Bali getting used to eating rice 3 times per day because of that misconception.)

[Supermancho]

> in the US, dangerous police car chases are allowed even in downtown areas

That hasn't been true for awhile now. It's commonplace enough to have the moniker "slow speed chase".

[redis_mlc]

The police usually need to request permission today for chases in built-up areas, but that doesn't mean it doesn't or can't still happen.