The real question will be: can this be done in a major metropolitan area and not a small college city? Another thought: while policing is relatively new, law enforcement is not. What are some of...
The real question will be: can this be done in a major metropolitan area and not a small college city?
Another thought: while policing is relatively new, law enforcement is not. What are some of the proposals circulating among the “Abolish the police” crowd? From what I’ve seen many of them come off as being “police with extra steps”
Off topic, but Ithaca is a lovely place. I would definitely recommend visiting to anyone who has a chance (after it is safe to do so, obviously).
It seems promising! But will the rest of the city agree to do the experiment?
Ithaca is pretty liberal, so I'd guess there's a good chance.
The real question will be: can this be done in a major metropolitan area and not a small college city?
Another thought: while policing is relatively new, law enforcement is not. What are some of the proposals circulating among the “Abolish the police” crowd? From what I’ve seen many of them come off as being “police with extra steps”
No idea, but I think it makes sense to start small(ish) and work the bugs out. Maybe some lessons will transfer.