In relation to the recent light yet again shined on the issues that exist in some police departments and with some officers that are disgustingly heavily protected by unions, I can sympathize with this sentiment. However since when we boil this down police brutality/abuse (like most criminal activity) is tied to…

“Instead, we could address issues of domestic violence or sexual assault with social services and community-based initiatives, where victims are given the help they need to escape from their abuser, as well as to recover. This would allow victims—particularly in black communities—to actually get the help they need,…

> I’ve never *really* needed the police, so let’s abolish them
But - who will catch the murderous criminals and neighborhood vandals?
> Community outreach will cure those things so they don’t exist.

I’m gonna go out on a limb and suggest you probably live in a safe neighborhood and have never in your life dialed 911.

“Who would you call if someone stole your car or broke into your house? What if you were a victim of a violent crime, such as rape or sexual assault?”