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[DC] Why did Bruce's parents not have bodyguards or security?

You'd think such high-profile people would have near round-the-clock protection in a city as dangerous as Gotham.
gpt
In addition to what others have said, (in most continuities) Gotham deteriorated dramatically after the death of the Waynes; The city wasn't exactly thriving, but it was basically just like any other. Their philanthropic efforts were keeping the worst parts of the city at bay. It wasn't until their deaths that things got really bad.