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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days ago

Dystopian Startup Lets the Wealthy Rent Off Duty Cops on Demand

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Dystopian Startup Lets the Wealthy Rent Off Duty Cops on Demand

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days ago

Patrol is a new startup offering property owners the chance to rent out off-duty police officers to "protect their homes."

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Do they vet the people?

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According to a press release, Patrol “officers” are “vetted professionals” from law enforcement, military, and special forces backgrounds.
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  Sounds like they’ll rate those that killed at least one innocent person higher

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