The Red Coats are Coming, but this time its not the British but the Guardian Angels. Their bringing there civilian street justice to Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and JP.
The Mayor and the Police Commissioner aren't exactly thrilled about it either.
I have my concerns, but there are two big problems with Boston crime that they might actually be able to help with. First, the Boston police force is understaffed. With the influx of GA patrolling the streets we'll finally get a presence that could deter crime. Secondly, there is a serious distrust of the police in Boston's minority neighborhoods. If the GA are able to engage the community and gain there trust they might be able to help.
On the other hand I don't exactly feel more comforted knowing that they are there. They have been criticized by some for being a vigilante force. The last thing we need on the streets of Boston is more violence to stop violence.
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