[threetango]

10 reasons.
This article has a little age on it but is even more true today.

http://msmacy.hubpages.com/hub/10-Reasons-Why-We-Need-The-Police

 

[tazo2503]

"So every time the police pull you over, or are patrolling a certain area, or just sitting somewhere scanning for law breakers... give them a break because they are bringing law and order to our world."

THIS!!!