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Question
Does Donald Trump or Joe Biden have the better approach to Policing?
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Donald Trump has the better approach to Policing

Donald Trump vehemently rejects calls to defund or dismantle the police, and describes himself as a Law and Order president. He has also enacted some reforms seeking to improve police accountability.

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  1. Trump's June 16th Executive Order sets out clear reforms
    Trump's proposed reforms include a) independent credentialling and proper training for officers, b) a misconduct database, c) greater cooperation with social services.
  2. Trump tells police "don't be too nice!"
    Trump is tough on criminals. “When you guys put somebody in the car and you're protecting their head...?. I said, you can take the hand away, okay?”
  3. Trump attacks the movement to 'Defund the Police'
    Trump accuses Democrats of engaging in an “anti-cop crusade” while violent crime rises in the cities they control. “We will never, ever defund our police. OK? That I can tell you. We are not defunding police”.
  4. Trump is tough on Protestors
    Trump sent in the federal agents to deal with protestors in Oregon. “You have to dominate. If you don’t dominate, you’re wasting your time. They’re going to run over you.”