Define what it is to defund the police. Provide at least two competing points of view regarding what defunding the police means.
What does research state are the benefits of defunding police departments? Provide a thorough explanation and analysis of this.
What does research state are the challenges of defunding police departments? Provide a thorough explanation and analysis of this.
Report on “defunding the police” policies that have recently (since 2020) been enacted by at least 3 different major cities in the United States. What policies did they adopt? How did they divert funds (into what programs)? Be specific and explain substantively. Provide data to explain what happened after these policies were passed? Was there a decrease or increase in crime? If there was an increase, summarize the data. Have community/police relationships improved? Explain. Were the policies passed considered evidence-based policies? Explain.
In your conclusion, explain what approach you recommend your city take? Substantively explain why your recommendation is the best path forward for your city.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. You must include a properly formatted Citations and a Reference Page.
Minimum of 5 of outside sources (peer reviewed/sources of academic research) in your paper.
Point of View – Your paper should be written in the Third Person Point of View. While you are addressing your city council and providing your recommendations, this must be kept in the Third Person Point of View and your recommendations must be reported by research.
