Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Yes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls
The Police are more trained and regulated to deal with all types of incidents, so replacing them with community members is a horrible idea. Police officers are more dedicated and prepared for those situations, and have had more experience to evaluate possible outcomes more effectively. In my opinion, the Police should be better funded and have more training that focuses on the psychology of victims and non-violent offenders.
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