I am still reading. Stopped to write a comment. I appreciate your trust of in-person reports about shoplifting. We live part-time in Seattle. We do see flagrant, open shoplifting, where the thieves just wheel out carts of stuff in front of security guards. This is a new thing. We asked why the guards don't stop it and they say a combination of the risk of crazy, violent response combined with no legal consequence is why. I guarantee most of it is not being reported. The remaining police are overwhelmed. Unless one is filing an insurance claim and a case number is required, there is no point in calling them to report theft. It is a waste of time.
Lots of people living in tents in public spaces. Appalling for a first world country. Impression here, anecdotal: lots of these folks seem to be post-incarceration. No social security income, no resumés, no ability to work or interest in it. Definitely in need of a more structured environment.
Outstanding. Thank you for your research!!!
I am still reading. Stopped to write a comment. I appreciate your trust of in-person reports about shoplifting. We live part-time in Seattle. We do see flagrant, open shoplifting, where the thieves just wheel out carts of stuff in front of security guards. This is a new thing. We asked why the guards don't stop it and they say a combination of the risk of crazy, violent response combined with no legal consequence is why. I guarantee most of it is not being reported. The remaining police are overwhelmed. Unless one is filing an insurance claim and a case number is required, there is no point in calling them to report theft. It is a waste of time.
Lots of people living in tents in public spaces. Appalling for a first world country. Impression here, anecdotal: lots of these folks seem to be post-incarceration. No social security income, no resumés, no ability to work or interest in it. Definitely in need of a more structured environment.
Back to reading.