Out: Defund the Police. In: Refund the Police.

In 2020, calls to defund the police gained traction. However, a year later, many police departments are seeing increased funding. Cities like New York and Los Angeles have allocated more money to their police forces. This shift is driven by political pressures, rising crime rates, and a decrease in police officers.

What was the main demand of the movement that gained momentum in 2020?

• Increase police funding

• Hire more officers

• Implement stricter laws

• Defund the police

Which city allocated an additional $200 million to its police department?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

• San Francisco

By what percentage did the LAPD's budget increase?

• 3%

• 10%

• 2%

• 5%

What are some reasons for the reversal of defunding decisions?

• Political pressures and rising crime

• Economic downturn

• Public protests

• Decreased crime rates

What issue has contributed to the policy reversals besides political pressures?

• Improved police-community relations

• Rising levels of crime

• Increased public support for police

• Decreased police workload