Simple equation Officer A: Nice officer drives around beat, waves at the guys on corners, answers radio runs in a timely manner, takes reports, and goes home. (Low probability of catching criminals, or preventing crime). (Low probability of get in trouble or making the news in a negative way). Officer B: Hard worker drives around his beat looking for criminal activity to get involved in. Actually gets out on the guys on the corner, chases guys, and makes arrests. (High probability of catching criminals,