Tag: Defund/Abolish Police: Page 6

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After Law Removes NYPD from Commercial Enforcement Illegal Vendors, Gambling Hustlers Take Over Retail Area of Bronx

The March 2021 law moved enforcement away from cops and handed it over to the city Department of Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection.

July 21, 2021

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Officials in Major Cities Defunded Police While Spending Millions on Their Security

Forbes found that the defunding of police – coupled with taxpayer dollars spent on police security details protecting public officials– only occurred in cities run by Democratic mayors.

July 20, 2021

Point of Law

Judge Orders Minneapolis to Hire More Police

While the city is expected to have about 669 officers by next June, Hennepin County District Judge Jamie L. Anderson said the city needs to have at least 730 by June 30, 2022, or .2% of the population after the 2020 Census is published, the station reported.

July 2, 2021

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Policing in 2021: Benchmarking the Trek Thus Far

The year 2021 to this point has been an uphill slog for police. In mountain climbing, getting to the summit is optional—getting safely back home is essential. Clearly, there is much more work to be done before we turn the calendar to 2022.

July 2, 2021

Command

Oakland Chief: Defunding Police will Make City Less Safe

In a briefing Monday morning, Armstrong made the case that the change in funding, and reduced ability to hire new officers as a result, would prevent Oakland police from adequately completing even day-to-day tasks like traffic enforcement and responding to emergency calls.

June 30, 2021

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Oakland City Council Votes to Cut Police Budget by $18 Million

There was some expectation that the council would delay the controversial decision but, by a vote of 7-2, the Oakland City Council approved a plan that will redirect the funds from the police department to the Department of Violence Prevention with the intention of improving public safety.

June 29, 2021

Command

Crime, Chauvin Trial Security Have Exhausted Minneapolis PD's OT Budget

Through the end of May, MPD has used $5.2 million in overtime, with $2.9 million spent during Operation Safety Net surrounding the Derek Chauvin trial.

June 11, 2021

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Baltimore Businesses Threaten to Withhold Taxes Over Crime, Police Response

The letter is a sharp response not only to the violence of the weekend, but also to the policies of State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who earlier this year announced that she will no longer prosecute a host of crimes, including drug possession, public drinking and urination, and trespassing, among others.

June 10, 2021

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Denver's Reimagining Police Task Force Wants to Eliminate Most Traffic Stops

The task force recommended using civilian city employees for enforcing traffic laws and responding to accidents.

May 28, 2021

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Atlanta Councilman, Defund Police Advocate has Car Stolen in Broad Daylight

The incident occurred amid a recent crime wave in the city. Antonio Brown, who joined the city's mayoral race less than three weeks ago, is running on a campaign of "reimagining public safety."

May 27, 2021

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Austin Ballot Initiative Could Force City to Hire Hundreds of Officers

“Homicides are on track to double last year’s all-time record,” Save Austin Now said in a statement. “Our current police staffing level is equal to 2008 when Austin was 45% as large as it is today. Attrition is harming readiness and response times. Police morale is at an all-time low.”

May 27, 2021

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Texas Legislature Passes Bills to Prevent Defunding of Police

Senate Bill 23 would require Texas counties with more than 1 million people — there are six that qualify, including Travis County — to hold an election before being able to cut police funding.

May 26, 2021