rob2681 said:
okay so police should basically just stay away from any potential danger?
Honey, you simply do NOT get 'it', do you??
Police officers face ACTUAL (not just 'potential') danger every day of their lives.... however, they do not have to accept those risks, or any other, as private security for you.
i dont know it just seems to be funny to me that we are basically denied protection from the police department.
You are NOT being denied 'protection'. As stated before, the police department has the right to set limits on what their officers can do on, or off, duty.
I guess you can only take the phrase to serve and protect so far.
Maybe you think the police should put "Protection for Private Hire" on the side of their car. Or maybe, "To protect and serve... those who can afford it". Or maybe, "Give us your money and we will provide 'special' services for you".