The parent post is saying that the officer didn't show up for 20 years, with no burglaries in your neighborhood in between.
Unmentioned is the effect of having officers watch your home the entire time. Which is the tradeoff not worth the hassle for everyone.
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Unmentioned is the effect of having officers watch your home the entire time. Which is the tradeoff not worth the hassle for everyone.