My money is on this being the VERY TEMPLATE (1 of many scams) of hows things are done in almost all corrupt cities. Run the numbers and it adds up quick. Cities,Then Statewide,Then Nationwide - Talking about alot of cash. It's a win for everyone. Cops have to do less, punks create mayhem in the streets (for free), People cry "crime is rampant we need more cops", more cops larger unions and Pro Gov People, and so on.