Defunding would move those roles from public jobs to private jobs.
In the end the only the rich would have protection. Probably not the best path. For an example see the private police in London. They answer to no one.
>>wolco+(OP)
Perhaps if the funding is used on alleviating the sources of petty crime - poverty, mental illness or social disaffection, joblessness or purposelessness or apathy - the only people who would need protection would be the rich. And you can fine them out of their wealth if they transgress.
>>wolco+(OP)
I don't understand how you make the conclusion that the money must go to private jobs? Can't the municipality reallocate the funds and spend it elsewhere in the public sector?