The murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked nationwide protests and calls to defund the police, leading to significant discussions about reallocating funds to social services. While many cities promised budget cuts, most reversed these decisions soon after. However, some cities like Milwaukee and Seattle invested in affordable housing and mental health crisis responses. Despite the initial momentum, public sentiment has shifted, with fewer believing that increased attention to racial inequality will improve Black lives, complicating the future of divesting from police forces.
...several cities changed policies or added new public safety and homeless services departments, showing a shift from traditional policing models to community-focused solutions.
Backlash followed the 2020 protests, and public sentiment toward the movement quickly shifted... raised questions about the long-term sustainability of defunding efforts.
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