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What I Got Wrong On Defunding Police

1975 implied HN points • 15 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policing Gun Control Civil Rights Public Safety Policy Reform
  1. Automated traffic enforcement can reduce the need for police interactions. It uses technology to manage traffic violations more effectively and safely.
  2. Gun violence is heavily tied to police aggression in the U.S. Reducing the number of guns could lead to fewer violent encounters with law enforcement.
  3. Creating non-police roles for certain tasks can lessen police burden and improve community safety. Investing in social services can help address root issues instead of relying solely on police.