This is an important point. We could use 'less force' and 'arrest less' by literally not policing at all. It's good to have more data but like always it's just

This is an important point. We could use 'less force' and 'arrest less' by literally not policing at all. It's good to have more data but like always it's just one more piece of the puzzle. FYI One area that seems to have objective credibility apparently are 'victimization reports' i.e. when people are asked the amount of crime they face as opposed to relying on policing measures.