Category: defunding of police

To Better Serve and Protect, Cops Need Help

Commentary Calls for the blanket defunding of police are ill-conceived and self-destructive. The proof is in the spike of violent crime in cities that cut their police budgets during the last year. That said, it doesn’t mean that programs can’t be implemented to shift police priorities and share duties with other specialists, like mental health…


Back the Blue Efforts Gain More Support in Missouri Legislature

Last week, law enforcement in Missouri received more support from the state government. Multiple provisions were signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson, including three bills that offer more protections for officers, people harmed from defunding of police departments, and an annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Senate Bill 53 (pdf) increases the penalty of doxing…