So... They want to focus more on "community outreach" than arresting criminals. That has worked out great in every progressive/liberal city that has tried it... Well, it works out great to lower property values and increase violent crime at least.
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In an unanimous vote Thursday, Boulder City Council showed its support for a new policing strategy, as the city sees an uptick in violent crime.
The "Reimagine Policing Plan" takes a more holistic approach to fighting crime, focusing less on incarceration and more on getting officers out into the community.
"I'm not saying I'm not a 'lock-em-up, throw them in jail' person. But before we pass unthoughtful legislation, we have to ensure that there's other mechanisms in place or these community members are harmed," said Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold during Thursday's city council meeting.
So... They want to focus more on "community outreach" than arresting criminals. That has worked out great in every progressive/liberal city that has tried it... Well, it works out great to lower property values and increase violent crime at least.
Archive: https://archive.today/xKc8D
From the post:
In an unanimous vote Thursday, Boulder City Council showed its support for a new policing strategy, as the city sees an uptick in violent crime.
The "Reimagine Policing Plan" takes a more holistic approach to fighting crime, focusing less on incarceration and more on getting officers out into the community.
"I'm not saying I'm not a 'lock-em-up, throw them in jail' person. But before we pass unthoughtful legislation, we have to ensure that there's other mechanisms in place or these community members are harmed," said Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold during Thursday's city council meeting.
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