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@9TZGR56 from Nevada answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Somewhat, because some police departments do their jobs but some money should go to the community as well.

@9TZGZYN from Minnesota answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Funding to police should not be cut but funding to community programs should be increased, but drawn from another source

@9TZH6VD from South Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I don't believe that police should have military grade weapons and the donations toward that fund should go to other benefits.

@9TZJ4WT from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think that decision should be made by local communities. I would not support it in my own community.

@9TZJDB8 from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but maybe don't have funding that high for the non deserving police, and replace those police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

@9TZK2QK from Connecticut answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

maybe both, cause they could send out unarmed responders and get injured. So balancing it would make more sense

@9TZKXN6 from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I just feel like we need better policeman in lower income areas, so many people get their lives destroyed by crooked cops that keep everything under wraps

@9TZL2BP from New York answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

add social and community based programs as well as increase training for police and do extensive research into those who are trying to become police.

@9TZNVWZ from Florida answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

They should both be getting corrct funding in thee first place. If both ae getting correct funding nothing should be take away or added

@9TZR7VP from North Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Keep the funding and do more training for ALL categories to know how to help or prevent something from spiraling out

@9TZR8FD from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

To say that all police departments should be more or less funded isn't true. Many places need better department funding, especially areas with higher crime and…

@9TZR9H2 from North Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

no we shouldn't defund the police but we should add funds to social services along with housing healthcare education

@9TZRBQX from Kansas answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

no, i think police need to be trained longer and the training courses need to be redone and modernized

@9TZRLBT from Indiana answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

no, send experienced officers to violent calls and send less experienced officers to non-violent calls.

@9TZSK6B from Kansas answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Local police departments should still be funded but social and community-based programs should be funded to.

@9TZSLVC from Wisconsin answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

We need both a vetted, well-funded, educated/trained and equipped police force as well as social and community-based interventional programs aside from jails an…

@9TZT4L3from Maine answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

The funding for local police department should stay but a new funding should be added to social and community based programs

@9TZT4N6 from Oregon answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, I do think funding local police departments is good but not to the point where social and community based programs have nothing to help fund themselves bec…

@9TZT5H7 from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, I think that everything with the police is right. I do feel that they should be heavily background-checked, psychologically checked, and given scenarios abo…

@5QGFNNDfrom Tennessee answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but more funding should be made available to these other public safety programs to improve overall mental health of communities which will in turn reduce cr…

@9TZVYXQ from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Law Enforcement or other officials who are not qualified to their job, such as short temper and other instances which are quiet common should be forced out of t…

@9TZWG3N from New York answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I mean, no, focus on training and credentials and don't choose jails and police over general education

@9TZWRXP from Oregon answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Also a subject I'm not well informed on, but from what I have read, maybe equalize the support and funding towards both areas.

@9TZWZMG from Utah answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, increase funding and training for police departments on mental health issues and non-violent calls

@9TZX6VJ from Oklahoma answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

There should be more funding to train officers for more complex situations, along with hiring more community positions to be involved in domestic calls

@9TZXLRJ from Kansas answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

adjust needs based on community crime rates. If low, redirect to social and community programs. If high, increase.

@9TZXYT8 from Kansas answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

there should be more city funding of the police to make more presence in community's and focusing on the individual needs of the different community's they freq…

@9TZY9TF from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Both should be funded based on circumstances and comfortability of society to create and equal basis.

@9TZYHL5 from Ohio answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No. They should maintain their funding while simultaneously finding funds for social and community based programs. In other words, these should not be diametric…

@9TZYHR9 from North Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No. Increase funding and training for police departments and hire and train more social workers to assist with de-escalation and support of victims.

@9TZZ89W from Washington answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

The prisons themselves should be reformed into rehabilitation centers (a.k.a. they should BE PART OF the social and community based programs) that aim to help t…

@9V22PV5 from Wisconsin answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think that we should put more focus onto the importance of community and have police as more of a last resort.

@9V236J4 from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I believe funding for local police departments should continue but there also needs to be funding for social and community based programs.

@9V238VN from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Local police departments should continue to be given their funding; however, social and community based programs should be given more funding

@9V238XW from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, redirect some funding towards social and community based programs but not all of it since police departments should be funded since they do protect many com…

@9V23ND3 from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

we need a whole rework to our policing system so officers aren't just patrolling looking for "suspicious" individuals.

@9V23P4G from California answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Half of the funding for local police departments should be redirected to social and community based programs.

@9V23YTH from South Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I feel like the money should be separated 50/50, the police should get money to train the next generation of cops and the other half of the money should help th…

@9V24FMY from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

funding should still be distributed to police departments but also some funds should be directed to social and community based programs

@9V266ZZ from New York answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, however put some money towards a program for unarmed community bard responders for non-violent calls.

@9V277ZQ from Oregon answered…2 days2D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

If the police force has been successful based on specific measures, then they should get more funding. However Social and Community programs are a separate issu…

@9V27T34 from North Carolina answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, funding for local police could be redirected to social and community-based programs, as long as these initiatives are locally controlled and voluntary.

@9V288D2 from Ohio answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, additional money should be spent on social/community programs. Defunding police is a gift to criminals.

@9V28ZPF from Virginia answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

It could be a good decision. However, if the police departments are not funded well, who will protect local communities from crime and other dangerous/illegal a…

@9V29D6V from Oregon answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

increase funding to have more in-depth selection training and human understanding to lower incidents involving police negligence and brutality

@9V2BT9X from Illinois answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No the requirements to become a uniformed officer should be increased. We should expect more from them. They are payed by tax payers and tax payers deserve mor…

@9V2BTR4 from North Dakota answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but increase regulation and create checks of accountability in police departments, with independent 3rd parties reviewing them.

@9V2C79Q from Wisconsin answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Funding should be reevaluated to make sure that it is being implemented in the best way possible. To become a police officer, you should have to receive schooli…

@9V2CNXK from Illinois answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Police should continue to be funded but also local community services and programs for low-income areas

@9V2FP9P from Nevada answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I would say not to take away money from the police but to move money they get from increasing their arsenal and use the funds for programs to teach police how t…

@9V2HLDJ from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, there should be increased funding and training for police officers based on crime rate but also based on the conduct of the police officers. There should be…

@9V2HWM9 from Delaware answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

no, but there should be stricter regulation on who they hire to protect and serve EVERYONE. right is right and wrong is wrong.

@9V2MVTS from Ohio answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Some percentage of funding, not all of it. Also, we need better training for our police officers and better hiring practices.

@9V2QB64 from Indiana answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

NO, but funding needs better distribution across the department. E.G: unnecessary upgrading vehicles

@9V2QFDS from Nevada answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, in the way that we can't replace current police forces, but we should be putting more money and time into communities that are struggling with crime. It st…

@9V2QR2S from Kansas answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, there should be stricter laws, defunding, prison-time, and punishments against the corrupt law enforcement and those who are corrupt should be replaced an…

@9V2RGRP from Utah answered…1 day1D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

False dichotomy. Improve hiring, training, & accountability for bad police officers. Improve community programs, youth services, social services, healthcare and…

@9V2S3T5 from California answered…23hrs23H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

They are both important, but there should be goals focused on more projects supporting the community like housing and resources.

@9V2V626 from New Jersey answered…20hrs20H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Keep their funding and increase funding of non policing departments. Have them work together. More training

@9V2VBNG from Illinois answered…20hrs20H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No but increase funding to add supplemental social & community based programs to the police services

@9V2VJ4H from Massachusetts answered…20hrs20H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Police departments already suffer from a lack of resources and proper training for officers. More funding should be directed toward community based services to…

@9V2WC2G from Florida answered…20hrs20H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, funds should be redirected to social and community based programs, but police should not be entirely defunded

@9V2WCY6 from Virginia answered…20hrs20H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

the government still needs to help and provide strong aid to the high crime rates but also control the police

@9V2XHV7 from Michigan answered…19hrs19H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

There should be split funding half to the police and half to the social and community based programs, so that the police are not abolished.

@9V2XW37 from Wisconsin answered…19hrs19H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Fund both and focus on training police officers not to respond with more violence than strictly necessary

@9V2Y5DH from Ohio answered…19hrs19H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I don't think we should defund the police but I think if they mess up specifically in their job they get pay cuts or time off without pay.

@9V2Y9F3 from Illinois answered…19hrs19H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think the police should be trained to not racially profile and be funded so that they can have better training and protocols but I don’t think they should be…

@9V2YCY7 from Texas answered…19hrs19H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Increase funding for traditional police training and increase funding for social and community based programs. Pay cops more

@9V2YTCW from Nebraska answered…19hrs19H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Some funding should be redirected to community-based programs to respond to issues related to mental health and substance dependance that can collaborate with l…

@9V32WGX from New York answered…18hrs18H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Defunding the police to a point, not fully defunding them but also using a chuck of their funds to help non-policing forms.

@9V33P9K from Pennsylvania answered…18hrs18H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, improve the requirements for local police departments to prevent racist cops, and redirect some firepower funding for those social and community based progr…

@9V37N64 from Texas answered…18hrs18H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, I believe that some funding from the police should be redirected towards social services, along with unarmed community based responders for non violent cal…

@9V394TJ from Illinois answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

if there is no violence the police do not need weapons. if there is then they should proceed in a calm appropriate manor

@9V395VH from Texas answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

better training for the everyday cop and more rigorous screenings to ensure that cops don't have prejudice and can handle any situation.

@9V3CDDR from South Dakota answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I am very indifferent about this question. I believe that it's very important for the police to have the funding for training and proper materials needed for th…

@9V3DL46 from Illinois answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but it really just depends on the type of communities, in a high crime rate community the funding should be more than in a lower crime rate community.

@9V3DZ43 from North Dakota answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

The police should not be entirely defunded, instead allocate the funds from forces in cities with less crime, to towns with more crime.

@9V3G5XP from Minnesota answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I believe there is a place for police departments but they need to undergo huge reform and trainings to help prevent discrimination or over policing of minoriti…

@9V3HNSR from Indiana answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but part of their funds should go into hiring other things like therapists and other people to do the jobs the police aren’t always trained for.

@9V3KKJ9 from Indiana answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, redirect some money from local police departments to social based programs, but do not replace the police departments.

@9V3LR7R from Oregon answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but extensive background screenings and higher-moral training should be funded and mandated for police entities to prevent abuse of police power.

@9V3M29P from Missouri answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, unless there is undeniable evidence of intentional police brutality in a certain community of individuals.

@9V3NF29 from Virginia answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No. I do believe funding in certain district may need to be reevaluated but I don't believe redirecting one will fix the overall problem.

@9V3P4GM from Michigan answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but in certain situation social services should be sent instead of the police. They also need better training on controlling the situation.

@9V3P9ZZ from New York answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I don't think the police should not get money, they do need more training and better equipment and possibly new department but some money should go to social an…

@9V3QC3N from Wisconsin answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

maybe only a little bit of money should be taken but the police are very important to be armed for certin situations

@9V3QSM9 from New York answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

It shouldn't b redirected but instead they should be getting they're own funding while also reorganizing the current state of local police departments that face…

@9V3ZP82 from Texas answered…14hrs14H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think that the police should still be employed for serious cases, such as homicide. However, for non-violent calls, we should send unarmed community based res…

@9V43NJN from New York answered…13hrs13H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I don't think it should be because if there is more police funding which means more police on the road, the less crime there will be

@9V45DSD from Washington answered…13hrs13H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

While I believe funding of education should be the number one priority, I don't necessarily agree with removing funding for the police because they are importan…

@9V46CGT from Michigan answered…12hrs12H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, but still maintain a police force. Demilitarize the police and train them in nonviolent crisis intervention. Prioritize funding to address the root causes…

@9V4867R from Washington answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No but social and community based programs need more funding. And the money the police departments do have needs to put into better training efforts.

@9V486KZ from Connecticut answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No. Funding for both the police and social/community based programs should be increased. Police should have the resources they need to counter crime as well as…

@9V493NY from Kansas answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

For nonviolent non criminal issues it should be community responders which would take away some pressure from the police.

@9V499V6 from Arizona answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think both are important I do think however that more rigorous background checks, training and psyh. evaluations should be made when hiring and maintaining th…

@9V4BS93 from Michigan answered…10hrs10H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but additional funding needs to be created to fund unarmed community based responders for non violent incidents

@9V4HNRY from New York answered…6hrs6H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, reduce general police response replacing with unarmed community-based responders for non-violent calls and civic violations. Train police officers for high…

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@9TYGVZ3 from Oklahoma answered…3 days3D

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Funds need to be distributed equally among the police and specialized departments so there is full coverage and correct responses to crimes can happen

@9V4LL3X from Texas answered…2hrs2H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

no, keep funding the same, but make training more secure so innocent people are safe and non-innocent people are brought to justice, not death.

@9V4JTP4 from Texas answered…5hrs5H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, give the social and community based programs funding but dont fully take loaway the funding for the police.

@9V4HNRY from New York answered…6hrs6H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, reduce general police response replacing with unarmed community-based responders for non-violent calls and civic violations. Train police officers for high…

@9V4BS93 from Michigan answered…10hrs10H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but additional funding needs to be created to fund unarmed community based responders for non violent incidents

@9V499V6 from Arizona answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think both are important I do think however that more rigorous background checks, training and psyh. evaluations should be made when hiring and maintaining th…

@9V493NY from Kansas answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

For nonviolent non criminal issues it should be community responders which would take away some pressure from the police.

@9V486KZ from Connecticut answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No. Funding for both the police and social/community based programs should be increased. Police should have the resources they need to counter crime as well as…

@9V4867R from Washington answered…11hrs11H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No but social and community based programs need more funding. And the money the police departments do have needs to put into better training efforts.

@9V46CGT from Michigan answered…12hrs12H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, but still maintain a police force. Demilitarize the police and train them in nonviolent crisis intervention. Prioritize funding to address the root causes…

@9V45DSD from Washington answered…13hrs13H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

While I believe funding of education should be the number one priority, I don't necessarily agree with removing funding for the police because they are importan…

@9V43NJN from New York answered…13hrs13H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I don't think it should be because if there is more police funding which means more police on the road, the less crime there will be

@9V3ZP82 from Texas answered…14hrs14H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I think that the police should still be employed for serious cases, such as homicide. However, for non-violent calls, we should send unarmed community based res…

@9V3QSM9 from New York answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

It shouldn't b redirected but instead they should be getting they're own funding while also reorganizing the current state of local police departments that face…

@9V3QC3N from Wisconsin answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

maybe only a little bit of money should be taken but the police are very important to be armed for certin situations

@9V3P9ZZ from New York answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I don't think the police should not get money, they do need more training and better equipment and possibly new department but some money should go to social an…

@9V3P4GM from Michigan answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but in certain situation social services should be sent instead of the police. They also need better training on controlling the situation.

@9V3NF29 from Virginia answered…15hrs15H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No. I do believe funding in certain district may need to be reevaluated but I don't believe redirecting one will fix the overall problem.

@9V3M29P from Missouri answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, unless there is undeniable evidence of intentional police brutality in a certain community of individuals.

@9V3LR7R from Oregon answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but extensive background screenings and higher-moral training should be funded and mandated for police entities to prevent abuse of police power.

@9V3KKJ9 from Indiana answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Yes, redirect some money from local police departments to social based programs, but do not replace the police departments.

@9V3HNSR from Indiana answered…16hrs16H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but part of their funds should go into hiring other things like therapists and other people to do the jobs the police aren’t always trained for.

@9V3G5XP from Minnesota answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I believe there is a place for police departments but they need to undergo huge reform and trainings to help prevent discrimination or over policing of minoriti…

@9V3DZ43 from North Dakota answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

The police should not be entirely defunded, instead allocate the funds from forces in cities with less crime, to towns with more crime.

@9V3DL46 from Illinois answered…17hrs17H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but it really just depends on the type of communities, in a high crime rate community the funding should be more than in a lower crime rate community.

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