Over 500 towns and cities with populations of 1K-200K disbanded policing 1972-2017. In past 3 years more than a dozen PDs closed. Resignations up 47% in 2022. Many blame shortages on COVID & criticism of police after George Floyd’s death.
Over 500 towns and cities with populations of 1K-200K disbanded policing 1972-2017. In past 3 years more than a dozen PDs closed. Resignations up 47% in 2022. Many blame shortages on COVID & criticism of police after George Floyd’s death.