2020-06-07 | ‘Defund the police’ gains traction as cities seek to respond to demands for a major law enforcement shift - The Washington Post
'Though long a concept floated among left-leaning activists and academics, officials from Washington to Los Angeles are now seriously considering ways to scale back their police departments and redirect funding to social programs. '
'Speaking during a morning news conference, he said his administration was committed to shifting funding from the New York Police Department to youth initiatives and social services. '
' Council member Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) said Sunday that he also wants more violence interrupters, criticizing Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s budget proposal that made cuts to the program. '
'Details will be worked out in the city’s upcoming budget process, he said. '
'In October, leaders in the District hosted a forum on how to ensure children and teenagers have safe routes to and from school after students were killed on their commutes. '
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'Though long a concept floated among left-leaning activists and academics, officials from Washington to Los Angeles are now seriously considering ways to scale back their police departments and redirect funding to social programs. '
'Speaking during a morning news conference, he said his administration was committed to shifting funding from the New York Police Department to youth initiatives and social services. '
' Council member Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) said Sunday that he also wants more violence interrupters, criticizing Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s budget proposal that made cuts to the program. '
'Details will be worked out in the city’s upcoming budget process, he said. '
'In October, leaders in the District hosted a forum on how to ensure children and teenagers have safe routes to and from school after students were killed on their commutes. '
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