Recognizing these forums consist of people from all over, I ask this more as a general idea AND preface these questions as more than do we or don't we BUT what are prudent alternatives.
For example situations that might be more likely to require someone to respond to a mental health crises.
Should we Defund the Police?
If we defund the Police what would an alternative look like?
Personally when it comes to this I am a more on the we shouldn't defund the police, mostly because there are NO alternatives reasonable for such services, and despite the history of the Police I think repurposing and retraining would be best.
I think along with more modern technology for incapacitating suspects without lethal force. That would be easier and more effective, and less damaging.
What is your opinion aside from whether you support or or don't support defunding the police?