‘Defund the Police’ Initiative Divides Minneapolis Activists

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A Minneapolis ballot initiative has created dissension among activist groups over the future of policing in the Twin City.

Question No. 2 on Minneapolis’ ballot has been dubbed the “Defund the Police,” as it proposes an amendment to the citys charter that would abolish the police department. If passed, the charter amendment would establish a Department of Public Safety to prevent and reduce crime and violence, and would be managed by the mayor’s office and city council.

Black community activists who prefer police reform over the abolishment of the police department are at odds with the city’s progressive organizations.

Rev. JaNaé Bates, director of communications for coalition group Yes 4 Minneapolis, joins Charles Blow on “Prime” to discuss the initiative.

All this and more on “Prime.”

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It didn't happen this time and it never will ROFLMAO

ril-eqvp
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I don't think defunding the police is the answer. The same judges, prosecutors and DAs will be in place. The money bail system still in place. Police academy still in place. It's the legal/criminal justice system that mist be reformed.

Accountability is the answer. Involving thr city council will make it more political. How can lawyers and judges be referred for review or censure without the reporter experiencing retaliation? What is the reporting process for police complaints? The requirement for reporting to the community the number of complaints and the resolution of said complaints?

In some cities the police department and mental authority are partnering to address behavioral health calls. If safety is not an issue or it clearly identified as mental/behavioral health issue the call is sent to the mental authority for reaponse.

nglaw
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Well stop stressing. It was voted down. Keep the police wins. Yay

marvinmartinsYT
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Yes i AGREE wit the Rev there is more things that needs 2 b address, a lot of officers need mental HELP

s.lemonaideforall
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Implementing "Defund the Police" in a major US city would create a new synonym for "Clown Car".

michaelwojcicki
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transferring officers and the chief over to the department of public safety isn’t that radical.

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