Urban Guardians: Safety and Vigilantism

This chapter explores the experiences of managing a McDonald's in a challenging neighborhood, emphasizing the staff's efforts to ensure safety amidst local crime. The discussion extends to community initiatives aimed at urban safety, highlighting both their positive impacts and the complexities surrounding vigilante dynamics. Through anecdotes of community groups and guardians patrolling their neighborhoods, the chapter contrasts traditional heroism with real-life efforts to deter crime.