The central issues in To Protect and Serve revolve around the responsibilities that local police have, on the one hand, to effectively combat crime and, on the other hand, to provide non-crime related services for the good of the community. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following questions.
What are the arguments in favor of requiring local police to perform duties not directly related to crime prevention? What are the arguments against requiring local police to perform such duties? Where do you stand on this matter? Why?