Austin Is Cutting $150M From Its Police Budget To "Reimagine" Policing

The video discusses significant police budget cuts in various U.S. cities, focusing on Austin, Texas, which plans to cut $150 million from its police budget. This decision faces opposition from Texas state leaders. The funds will be redirected to community programs and alternative public safety measures. The video also highlights similar, though less drastic, budget cuts in cities like Seattle, Minneapolis, and New York, where funds are being reallocated to social services and youth initiatives.

What is the primary reason for the police budget cuts in Austin, Texas?

• To invest in community programs

• To support the Governor's initiative

• To build new police stations

• To increase police presence

How much money is being immediately stripped from the Austin Police Department?

• $10 million

• $20 million

• $80 million

• $50 million

Which services are being phased out of APD's control as part of the budget cuts?

• Traffic enforcement

• Park patrol

• Community outreach programs

• 911 call center and forensic sciences

Which city is reallocating a billion dollars from its police budget to youth and social services?

• Baltimore

• Minneapolis

• Seattle

• New York

What is the main focus of New York's budget reallocation?

• Building new police stations

• Increasing police salaries

• Youth initiatives and social services

• Enhancing surveillance systems