Thats a good way to look at it. You would be in a constant state of alarm if the poles were officers.

veec_cas_tant 40 minutes ago | parent [-]

There are police and security all over popular areas, nobody is alarmed. I’m guessing the average person feels safer. Would airports really feel safer without cameras and security?

	▲	tshaddox 10 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Again, it's about degree. And no, there absolutely is not a universal feeling of calm and security in places with conspicuous police presence.