VOICED: For US town, police cuts raise security fears

The video discusses the role of the Guardian Angels, a volunteer group in NJ, in maintaining safety amidst police layoffs due to budget deficits. The layoffs have led to increased crime rates, with the city ranking as the 23rd most dangerous in the country. Personal stories highlight the impact on laid-off officers. Despite federal aid allowing some rehiring, the city still faces challenges in ensuring law and order.

What is the primary role of the Guardian Angels in the city?

• To patrol and ensure citizen safety

• To provide armed security

• To replace the police force

• To make arrests

What was a significant consequence of the police layoffs in the city?

• Decrease in crime rates

• Increase in police salaries

• Rise in crime and understaffing

• More police officers on the streets

How did criminals react to the police layoffs?

• They became more cautious

• They left the city

• They became bolder

• They joined the police force

What was the purpose of the $2,000,000 federal grant awarded to Newark?

• To increase police salaries

• To hire new police officers

• To rehire laid-off officers

• To fund community programs

How many officers were still missing from the force after the federal grant?

• 100 officers

• 158 officers

• 50 officers

• 200 officers