The only viable option is to Defund the Police

The police force is at the center of what is arguably a long-standing issue in the United States. Following the death of George Floyd in May of 2020, law enforcement faces scrutiny for its inability to hold the officer's involved in his death accountable. Individuals who have rallied in protest claim that part of the problem is that the police as an institution is systemically racist. ^[1] No amount of amending the institution would bring about the necessary changes needed to ensure public safety. As a result, protesters have called for the defunding of the police across the country. By withdrawing support from the current police force, this would allow the old system to die out, allowing for a new system that is not systemically racist to take its place. One of the proposed outlets for the withdrawn funding sees it redirected towards essential social services. These would include services tailored to job training, counseling, and violence-prevention programs. The overall goal of the movement is to see a decrease in police brutality and begin to address a long history of racism and oppression in America. ^[2]