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Originally Posted by Wigs
giallo, I'd argue that's one thing missing from today's Policing. The "beat cops" that knew so many unfortunate, destitute people in their district, many on a first name basis, because they walked it every day they worked. Pro active policing. Having a constant presence.
Whistling Smith knew the prostitutes, junkies, homeless, etc.
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We don't have beat cops but they are down there all the time and know lots of the locals.
The only stories I've heard from VPD officers is that many younger ones start with good intentions and all become cynical after a certain amount of time in the DTES.
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