“Defund the police” is a slogan that supports divesting funds from police departments and reallocating them to non-policing forms of public safety and community support, such as social services, youth services, housing, education, healthcare and other community resources.
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@B3H825K2mos2MO
I believe we could redirect some of that funding while also implementing stricter guidelines for becoming a police officer. I do not believe we should significantly defund the police as that creates a dangerous environment.
@8ZX3GXZConservative3yrs3Y
No, issues with police are due to inadequate funding. Increase police funding
@8YVV3Q73yrs3Y
they should not take away funding for police but put towards new money for community based programs
@8YGJVCY3yrs3Y
No, but there should be increased training and probationary periods for officers, as well as training in community awareness and instituting support systems
@8V87Q6C4yrs4Y
Yes up to a certain amount
@8TSYDC34yrs4Y
keep funding to the police force while directing a portion towards other organizations to ease the responsibilities of the police force and help people in mental distress get the appropriate help necessary.
@8R75FR74yrs4Y
Increase police funding in order to include social & community programs creating a more diverse approach to policing
@8QF9R5S4yrs4Y
yes and no, it should be balanced based on need
Allocate funding for both. Police need to be more educated in dealing with people with mental health problems. People with mental health problems deserve the opportunity to overcome their mental health issues.
@8YYKH8K3yrs3Y
No but the money should go to making better police academy’s/programs and mental health checks for the police.
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