An Observation

Lately, I am seeing more and more cops in the subway. Every 10 seconds or so I see a group of 4 or 5 cops either walking around or standing near the trains. It's totally understandable given the constant threats of terrorism, but I'm beginning to wonder if there will be an increase in street crimes. I'm assuming these police officers are being pulled off the streets but I have heard of no reports of mass police hirings. In fact, it is likely that many police officers will be forced into early retirement or be laid off as a result of budget cuts, according to the Times. I hope I'm just being paranoid.