Democrats suggested more police in the 90s out of ignorance. Crime dropped like a rock in the 90s US after record highs, regardless of laws enacted. Politician

Democrats suggested more police in the 90s out of ignorance. Crime dropped like a rock in the 90s US after record highs, regardless of laws enacted. Politicians now know that "more police" did not solve crime issues. Why would a politician in 2023 suggest we repeat the mistakes of the past?