So they're saying that maybe the way the cops are dealing with small stuff isn't really making a difference in keeping us safe 
. And honestly, it makes sense. I mean, if 52% less misdemeanor arrests happened over 6 years and crime still went down, what's the point of targeting people for minor charges? It's like we're trying to fill up space instead of actually solving problems.
And you know what's even more interesting? The fact that they're using data to justify their approach, but it's not really showing a direct link between low-level arrests and violent crime. That's like trying to prove a correlation without the cause
. We need to start thinking about why we're making these decisions in the first place.
Maybe this is an opportunity for us to rethink what public safety even means. Is it just about arresting people for doing something stupid, or can we do better? Can we focus on addressing the root causes of crime and supporting people who are struggling? That's where I think the real change happens
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. And honestly, it makes sense. I mean, if 52% less misdemeanor arrests happened over 6 years and crime still went down, what's the point of targeting people for minor charges? It's like we're trying to fill up space instead of actually solving problems.And you know what's even more interesting? The fact that they're using data to justify their approach, but it's not really showing a direct link between low-level arrests and violent crime. That's like trying to prove a correlation without the cause
. We need to start thinking about why we're making these decisions in the first place.Maybe this is an opportunity for us to rethink what public safety even means. Is it just about arresting people for doing something stupid, or can we do better? Can we focus on addressing the root causes of crime and supporting people who are struggling? That's where I think the real change happens
.