In cities around the globe, police officers and public safety officials work to ensure the safety of millions of residents—a prospect that must often feel daunting.
Consider the fact that one of the world’s largest municipal police forces—New York City—includes more than 34,000 officers. And yet there is still only a 247-to-1 ratio of officers to each of the city’s 8.4 million residents. This reality leaves officers challenged to keep up with citizens on both routine days and particularly....