»In which our neighbourhood needs a vigilante

I am in favour of neighbourhood policing, not just because it affords me the desired opportunity to swing a sack of doorknobs.

After Vallie chased down the Gang of Three, the hoodlums who have been wantonly breaking car windows in broad daylight, I realised that we, the Concerned Citizens, can do an effective job of making our presence known. We can sit outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 'hood (also known as stoopin'. We can walk with confidence on the streets, and say "hello" to people as we pass. We can let the police know about businesses and residences that repeatedly suffer from vandalism (especially graffiti, in this area. One of these days I will post the collection I have of crude designs scrawled on the grim building across the street). We can sweep the sidewalks, we can let 28-Clean know about litter, and we can keep our buildings well-lit at night.
And we can swing a sack of doorknobs.