self regulation

[wilk1149]

Does it actually achieve anything. Maybe the government could save all the money spent on the police force by letting the public self regulate

[tasfleur]

Seems to me that if suddenly all the police disappeared and self regulation was the only option, the first thing to happen would be law abiding citizens would set up another police force immediately (thankfully) .... 

[bluecat*dancing]

http://museumvictoria.com.au/marvellous/contrasts/protest.asp

1923 Police Strike
On the eve of Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival in November 1923, half the police force went on strike. Riots, looting and mayhem followed as race crowds piled into a lawless city. Thousands of volunteer 'special constables' were sworn in to restore order. They were identified by badges and armbands.