Protester demand the defunding of police. See what officials have to say.
"Defund The Police"
No peace" and "i can't breathe".
A new phrase is being heard around the country at protests over the death of george floyd.
Defund the police.
News 12's winston reed interviewed protesters, politicians, and law enforcement about what defund the police means and whether it is a likely outcome.
That's our top local story take pkg: following the death of george floyd, defunding the police has become a rallying cry.
"our budget is a reflection of our priorities.
Do we prioritize police over our children?"
During a chattanooga protest saturday, marie mott said funding should increase a better standard of living for everyone.
"that will drop crime.
That will improve people's health.
We want to invest in the people that live in this city."
According to the democratic socialists of america, "defund the police" means less officers and more social services.
More social workers, community assistance programs and possible abolition of the police.
"you don't go to the scene of a man holding hostages and say hey i'm here to calm you down.
Yes you use de-escalation but that's a training that police officers have."
Hammond standup: while some people believe funding for law enforcement should be slashed, others are against it.
Hamilton county commissioner dr. warren mackey said salaries should increase for law enforcement to attract higher quality candidates.
"we want to protect the sheriff department.
These men and women are putting on uniforms. they are coming out to our communities.
They're protecting us."
"do we continuously invest in them and not invest in the people?
We gotta invest in the people."
Protester hamilton county sheriff jim hammond said the focus should be on building better relationships with law enforcement.
"rather than talk about de-funding the police i'd rather talk about the community working with the police in order to better protect and serve."
De-funding could also mean demilitarizing the police.
Which seems to be common ground for mayors to sheriffs and others.
Mackey, hammond, and pennington bites.
Short.
In the unlikely event that chattanooga de-funded the city police department, that means hamilton county deputies step in to fill the law enforcement role.
The family of george floyd say their final goodbyes today
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