> Cops don't care about crime or stolen property?

Cops have limited resources, so they must prioritize. Even the Supreme Court acknowledges this.

Because of this truth, SF cops give nearly zero shits about recovering stolen property. It has been decided that they spend their limited resources elsewhere.

> Why have cops at all?

Yeah, that's a really good question that folks who are poorly-served by their federal, state, and local police forces often find themselves asking. Folks who are well-served generally ask themselves that question far less often.