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The police aren’t the causality though, they’re a component of response to crime. Crime is the issue and that will never be a 0 sum thing.

• ikeboy 6y ago
  Then why have police killings gone up despite crime going down? Also, why are police dispatched for non-violent crimes? I don't think someone with a gun and a license for violence should be sent out for any report of a non violent crime.
  • Darmody 6y ago
    Because most violent crimes start as non violent crimes. That said, American police needs better funding and better training. They need to learn how to deescalate situations.
    • ikeboy 6y ago
      Citation?
      • Darmody 6y ago
        I read it some month ago, I don't have any source right now, sorry. I remember reading it and thinking it was pretty obvious. I didn't bother saving any link. Just look at how most people act when police arrives. That's not only an American thing. Non violent crimes are still made by criminals and they don't respond very well to police presence.
  • StreamBright 6y ago
    > Then why have police killings gone up despite crime going down? Because of qualified immunity. https://qrius.com/how-does-qualified-immunity-protect-police-from-misconduct/ https://qrius.com/how-does-qualified-immunity-protect-police...