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One of the things I think about every few days is this:

0.39% of the US population is a cop. One out of every 300 people is a cop.

Despite that they only solve about 30% of the crimes they deal with. 1 in 300, with a 1/3rd success rate?

At a price tag of ~152 billion/year. 30% success. 0.39% of the population.

How? I mean, name a group other than politicians and the tech companies that have a 1/3rd success rate, yet still remain relevant? And are fed more & more resources as they go?