Defunding the police is bad policy.
Since cutting its police budget, NYC has seen significant increases in both shooting and homicide rates. It's the same in cities around the country.
Police need more resources, not less.
https://nypost.com/2021/06/18/gop-police-officials-push-back-on-calls-to-defund-the-police/
On Friday, I met with New York City law enforcement officials to discuss the impact of defunding police. In New York, and across our nation, we’ve seen violent crime skyrocket. Coupled with Albany’s disastrous bail reform policies, our communities are becoming less safe. (1/2)
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