News Flash: Defunding Police Hurts Law Abiding People in High Crime Areas

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Reducing police resources will ultimately result in poorer service to the law-abiding residents of high-crime areas. Officers without back-up will be more stressed and at higher risk of poor judgment. Response times will increase. Cash-starved agencies will train less, not more, while lower pay scales will result in less qualified recruits. A reduced police presence … Read more