4 stories that shatter the ‘defund the police’ mantra
By Billy Hallowell - - Thursday, May 26, 2022
OPINION:
As crime surges across America and police shortages grip many departments, painful realities are flying in the faces of “defund the police” enthusiasts.
It’s no secret the traumatic killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, ushered in anger and horror as police forces across the U.S. were immediately catapulted into defensive postures.
Two years later, it’s painfully evident that some of the language and proposals following Floyd’s death have had a dire impact on many communities. Add in the complexities and pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s no surprise many cities and towns have faced increases in crime.
The reality is quite jolting. Overall, there was a 29% rise in homicides in 2020, with nearly 5,000 more people killed than in the previous year. Police, too, saw an uptick in attacks, with a 59% increase in cop killings reported in 2021, Axios reported.
And the staggering crime statistics don’t end there. In cities such as New Orleans, homicides have skyrocketed 46% since 2021 and 128% since 2019, with shootings (138%), carjackings (240%) and armed robberies (26%) also growing since 2019.
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READ MORE: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/may/26/4-stories-shatter-defund-police-mantra/
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