Policing Reform: Cutting Through the Confusion

The issue of excessive and disproportionate police violence requires alternative responses to mental health crises, limit traffic enforcement to minimize unnecessary interactions with police. These reforms are connected to broader issues of racial justice, public health, and community safety. Additional recommendations include establishing independent police accountability boards, improving transparency, and reallocating resources towards health, education, and social services, ensuring a more equitable approach to public safety and community well-being.