Why does UO need an armed police force?

2/26/2011:

Oregonians believe crime is on the rise when, in fact, it’s at record-low levels, a Portland State University survey finds

Story here, from Katy Muldoon in the Oregonian. Mat Wolf has a story in the ODE, repeating Doug Tripp and Frances Dykes tired arguments for this change – which they are still insisting will *save* UO money. It’s all about using the fear to expand your budget and power.