Crime Prevention vs. Law Enforcement

[fulltitle]

WITHOUT PREJUDICE
This is something to think about. And I've caught flack over bringing this up. But here goes. Question of the day:

Was any branch of the United States government ever given or delegated either the power or the authority to 'prevent crime'?


Anyone?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Buhler?

[idknow]

Originally Posted by fulltitle

WITHOUT PREJUDICE
This is something to think about. And I've caught flack over bringing this up. But here goes. Question of the day:

Was any branch of the United States government ever given or delegated either the power or the authority to 'prevent crime'?


Anyone?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Buhler?

Beuller here. LOL.

Absolutely no one.

[charlesa6]

Originally Posted by fulltitle

WITHOUT PREJUDICE
This is something to think about. And I've caught flack over bringing this up. But here goes. Question of the day:

Was any branch of the United States government ever given or delegated either the power or the authority to 'prevent crime'?


Anyone?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Buhler?

Any more suggestion!

I believe that the only authority delegated was to Judge a criminal act and to punish a criminal act. However, if you look upon the authority of the various Sheriffs, one would automatically assume that they have a duty to 'prevent crime' that is being committed in their presence.. of course we all have that duty to aid our neighbors/brothers/sisters/etc.

I have read several articles regarding and I believe entitled "Does the police have a requirement to protect you?" From the content of those articles, it would appear that there is no duty imposed requiring them to protect you (prevent crime).

Jerry