Seattle's Carmen Best Joins Long List Of Police Chief Resignations

The video discusses Seattle's City Council decision to cut $3 million from the city's budget, affecting the police department's size and resources. This is part of a broader trend of defunding police departments across the U.S. The video highlights the impact on police diversity and the lack of planning for future steps. It also covers the protests in Seattle following George Floyd's death, leading to the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. The video notes changes in police leadership in various cities and presents data on national budget cuts. Public opinion favors reallocating police funds to training and community programs.

What was one of the major impacts of the Seattle City Council's budget cuts?

• Increase in police recruitment

• Expansion of the SWAT team

• Increase in the chief's salary

• Reduction in the number of officers

What event in Seattle gained national attention during the protests?

• The expansion of the SWAT team

• The increase in police funding

• The resignation of the mayor

• The formation of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone

Which city cut a billion dollars from its police budget?

• New York

• Seattle

• Minneapolis

• Los Angeles

What percentage of Americans support reallocating police budgets to community services?

• 75%

• 61%

• 30%

• 45%

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a potential area for reallocating police funds?

• Military equipment

• Local programs for homelessness

• Mental health assistance

• Better officer training