. "While we cannot entirely rule out the effects of under-reporting, our results show that crime complaints decreased, rather than increased, during a slowdown in proactive policing, contrary to deterrence theory.”It could, but it may take a while and will likely only happen over time in bits and pieces.
However, there are already small glimmers of hope for those making the demand.For example, in Los Angeles, Mayor Garcetti already announced he and instead direct $250 million to youth jobs, health initiatives and “peace centers," according to the Los Angeles Times.
The money, according to the publication, will come from other city operations, while as much as $150 million could come from the Los Angeles Police Department.In Minneapolis,.