Reassessing Police Budgets and Reform

This chapter explores the complexities and challenges of defunding police departments, with a focus on cities like Texas and New York. It highlights the ongoing debate around reallocating police funds to community resources, the political barriers to reform, and the implications of budget cuts on policing practices and community relations. The discussion also examines the impact of the defund movement amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the sustainability of current police funding in light of economic pressures.