That's a bit harsh Shimrod. Besides, you forgot another of their major targets, the easy victim. Just imagine...

There's a spate of street robberies, by teenaged thugs in very similar branded sportswear, with hats or hood so nobody can see their faces.

There's a rash of speeding on the By-pass. Nobody is slowing down for the roadworks, as it's 11 am on a weekday, so there's no workmen on site, and the camera gets them.

Now, the police have two sets of criminals to chase. They get a 50% sucess rate if they send out tickets to all those drivers, who will generally curse, and pay up, and don't have bother leaving the station to go after the muggers attacking little old ladies...


The police are public servants. THEY WORK FOR US! WHY DON'T THEY ACT LIKE IT?