https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-council-puts-plan-abolish-police-motion.html
Draft language of the amendment posted online would replace the department with a Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention, 'which will have responsibility for public safety services prioritizing a holistic, public health-oriented approach.'
The amendment goes on to say the director of the new agency would have 'non-law-enforcement experience in community safety services, including but not limited to public health and/or restorative justice approaches.'
It also provides for a division of licensed peace officers, who would answer to the department's director.
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So maybe I’m interpreting It wrong, but It would seem to be that they have essentially rent-a-cops led by someone with no LEO training now.
In Theory wouldn’t people without training be worse in enforcing laws than people with training?
Draft language of the amendment posted online would replace the department with a Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention, 'which will have responsibility for public safety services prioritizing a holistic, public health-oriented approach.'
The amendment goes on to say the director of the new agency would have 'non-law-enforcement experience in community safety services, including but not limited to public health and/or restorative justice approaches.'
It also provides for a division of licensed peace officers, who would answer to the department's director.
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So maybe I’m interpreting It wrong, but It would seem to be that they have essentially rent-a-cops led by someone with no LEO training now.
In Theory wouldn’t people without training be worse in enforcing laws than people with training?