QOTW: Should police departments offer take-home vehicles?

Many police departments across the state — including large agencies like the Delaware State Police and smaller ones like Cheswold — allow their officers to take home their duty vehicles, with certain restrictions about their use. Law enforcement officials tout the benefits of the initiative, reporting that it helps with recruitment/retention and decreases wear and tear on the equipment. What do you think about this practice? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Is there the potential for abuse with this policy?

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