
3. Reduce police department size and scope.
- Terminate specific units or patrols that enforce “quality of life” offenses, target protesters, or are tasked with surveilling communities.
- Enact budget and hiring freezes. End surveillance. Reject privatization.
- Disarm, decommission, and dismiss officers who harm community members.
- End the militarization of police, as well as external funding streams like civil asset forfeiture and corporate subsidies.
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