Laurelhurst private security escort little Timmy to soccer practice.You can’t get mad at rich people for wanting to protect their kids and homes. And you can’t get mad when they hire few off-duty cops, thus pumping a little money back into the economy. But you can laugh at the absurdity of a full-time police force patrolling tony Laurelhurst.According to Laurelhurst Blog, a crime prevention program begun in 2008 has now expanded to include the entire neighborhood. Off-duty Seattle cops, in their own unmarked vehicles, used to work a couple of hours at night and in the early morning, patrolling the neighborhood to prevent break-ins. Now, with the cops getting shift increases up to six hours a day, Laurelhurst essentially has its own private security force.For $200 a year, residents can request property checks for their homes while away. That service includes closing open car and garage doors and securing packages. A feature offered free of charge in most areas under the title having friendly neighbors.