This is an example of a political science phenomenon: delegation of authority. The state itself can't deal with a problem (sky-high nuisance and property crime

This is an example of a political science phenomenon: delegation of authority. The state itself can't deal with a problem (sky-high nuisance and property crime rates) so people are taking the issue into their own hands. That's also why all this video surveillance startup that shall remain unnamed is still doing quite well: a lot of people WANT cameras to watch every movement in the streets. What is the fix? Solve the original problem: highly visible property crime by repeat offenders.