BSR,
I hope it is the case that you have not been the victim of a crime lately. I think if you had been or knew somebody who had been, you would know that if three nuns and a live camera from the local news were not on site to witness, not a damn thing is going to be done, even if there are good suspects. Exceptions, maybe murder and definitely bank robbery and shoplifting at Walmart.. Yes this is hyperbole but things are not good with regards to crime fighting and it is reflected in so much incivility in our society.