[bradj]

This already happens in some places. For example, in Houston, HOAs and other neighborhood management districts will contract with Constables to have a dedicated deputy in their neighborhood with a separate contact number. Others will contract with armed private security to patrol their neighborhoods as well.

Also, this is how people use the police already. They call them when they are annoyed with their neighbors, the infamous woman in Central Park that was covered heavily in the news this year comes to mind.

[ffhhj]

Imagine thieves calling different private forces to confront "fake" security guards. Like that guy who asked construction workers from craiglist to meet with him next to the bank, but now with guns involved.

[jackson1442]

> Like that guy who asked construction workers from craiglist to meet with him next to the bank

This seems like an interesting story, got a link?

[ffhhj]

https://www.cnet.com/news/bank-robber-hires-decoys-on-craigs...