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Originally Posted by MJM
How is it hard to track? Reduction of crime rates in specific units, reduction of man days missed, costs within a unit, etc. All information readily available. How would any of these lead to negative externalities? And even if there was a cost to track, i'm sure it's a hell of lot cheaper than paying some guy time and a half to stand around the concourse at a Flames game.
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How would rewarding police officers for a reduction in crime rates lead to negative externalities? I don't know, maybe through the introduction of a reward for turning things that would have been a crime in the past into a warning or a lesser charge?
Let's see, as an officer I can either take choice a and report this as usual, thereby damaging my chances of making a bonus this year, or b turn a blind eye and have some extra cash in my pocket at the end of the year. I'd like to think that most current officers would choose a regardless, but the fact that the option even exists is an absolutely stupid way to operate a police force.