The public needs to be prominently and adequately informed on a periodic basis that the police have no duty to protect individuals from harm.
Misunderstandings regarding the role and duties of law enforcement give individuals a false sense of security. When debating the alteration of laws related to personal security, it is important that citizens be fully cognizant of the obligations of police and military regarding their protection or lack thereof.
Policy could be implemented via PSA or incorporated into basic civics educational requirements.