I am also a former police officer of many years and former U.S. Army Infantry officer. I share Sergei's passion and commitment to the U.S. Constitution. I disagree only with his solution and would share a few thoughts concerning the application of Constitutional principles. NOT too little. Interference, even if for desirable outcomes, is still interference.
Crime is a local problem, even if it is occurring simultaneously in many places.
Demanding Federal legislation to address a local problem, no matter how good the outcome, is inconsistent with historic constitutional principles. It is, in fact, precisely the method used by Liberals to alter American law and government to conform to their socialist ideologies. Further empowerment of the Federal Government, for ANY reason not consistent with the U.S. Constitution, is like letting the fox guard the henhouse.