Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, instead of lowering funding for police departments, invest additional funds in these social programs.

No, funding should either be the same or increased to help the police with mental health and integration with society. Of course, there should also be more spent of social and community based programs at the same time

Yes, but just a part of it if there is more need of that than the police.

No, but increase those programs too.

I think that the police is important and we shouldnt abolish it but funding towards to community would be more productive

It really depends how current funding is managed

Not informed to answer

the funding need to be redirect in both part, equaly

No, but funding should be spent to train police properly on how to act towards people with disabilities such as autism and how to deescalate a situation instead of using violence.

Funding should be given for diversity training in the police force.

should increase funding for social, mental health, community based programs and increase funding for training for police in de-escalation strategies, community policing, compassion thinking; and funding for deconstructing racist systems & rebuilding inclusive, diverse systems & personnel

It depends on areas and crime rates

There should be suitable funding for both police and social community based programs

Both should be funded sufficiently, policy should be followed to address systemic issues with policeing

Found more police training and found more social community things

What alternative strategies can you think of that might make your community feel safer and more supported?

In what ways have you observed police presence affecting your community, positively or negatively?

Do you think investing in housing and job programs could reduce crime more effectively than increased policing?

How important do you believe mental health services are in reducing the need for traditional policing?

What are your thoughts on the role of police in schools versus more counselors or youth programs?

Can you imagine a situation where a social worker, rather than a police officer, could be more effective in responding?

How do you feel about the balance between public safety and community support in your own neighborhood?

What kind of community services do you think could benefit from increased funding to prevent crime?

Have you or someone you know ever needed help that the police weren't equipped to provide?

How would your community change if more money was spent on social programs instead of on policing?

No, but direct a portion of funding towards forming a partnership with local, community based mental health professionals to provide ongoing de-escalation training classes for police

No, but direct a portion of funding towards forming a partnership with local mental health professionals to provide ongoing de-escalation training for police which is based on the economic and social conditions of the community

No, but direct a portion of funding towards a partnership with local, community based mental health professionals to provide ongoing de-escalation training classes for police

No, but direct a portion of funding towards a partnership with local, community based mental health professionals to provide mandatory, ongoing de-escalation training classes for police

yes, but only if there is still enough funding to police departments that they can still sustain themselves.

Yes, redirect a portion of funding towards forming a partnership with local, community based mental health professionals. These professionals should conduct mandatory and ongoing de-escalation training classes for police

Yes, redirect a portion of funding towards forming a partnership with local mental health professionals, who will conduct mandatory and ongoing de-escalation training classes for police

No, but direct a portion of funding towards a partnership with community based mental health professionals to conduct mandatory and ongoing de-escalation training classes for police

No, but direct some funding towards a partnership with community based mental health professionals to conduct mandatory and ongoing de-escalation group training classes for police

No, but fund local mental health professionals to conduct mandatory and ongoing group de-escalation training classes for police

Yes, redirect some funding to local mental health professionals in order to provide and conduct mandatory, ongoing group de-escalation training classes for police

No, but funding should be provided for mandatory and ongoing de-escalation group training classes conducted by local mental health professionals for police

No, but there should be mandatory and ongoing de-escalation group training for police conducted by local mental health professionals

No, but there should be mandatory and ongoing de-escalation training for police conducted in partnership with local mental health professionals

No, establish and fund mandatory, ongoing, situational de-escalation training for police that is conducted by community based mental health professionals

No, but increase funding for mandatory, ongoing, situational de-escalation training that is conducted by community based mental health professionals

No, but require and increase funding for ongoing, situational de-escalation training that is conducted by community based mental health professionals

No, but increase funding for and make mandatory ongoing, situational de-escalation training for police that is conducted by community based mental health professionals

No. Funding for better training should be increased AND more money should be allocated to social programs and services.

No, and increase the standards of police training.

In stead of taking funding from local police, we should direct some money from the military to social and community based programs. While the police should be placed with more restirctions on gun use and training.

This is very complicated

Yes, and make sure the funds used for police are managed appropriately and not used for unnecessary measures, and provide proper training and education for police officers towards de-escalating tactics.

No, The police departments need more money to pay for tools and training that can be used to equip the LEO for many situations and resolve in a more peaceful way. If you take money away situations will resolve in more violent ways.