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Originally Posted by Tribesman
Well the question is when you have state police and county sherrifs do you also need a city police where there is one policeman for every 100 homes?
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I got from article an impression that Sheriff does not have enough resources for the job. Could someone explain what city/town police, sheriff and state police (Texas Rangers?) actually do? How their responsibilities are divided? U.S. system with multiple police forces is a bit confusing for me.
I see just one colour scheme police cars with one style uniform (exception being military police). A 30 to 45 min response time sounds about same as for my parents home. If there is a fire the rescue department will be at scene within 30 mins, just in time to grill steak or two before ashes get too cold... In some places police will arrive within next 2 hours. Police patrol consist of car with two officers who in remote areas are first responders, back-up and SWAT team as necessary.