Los Angeles Considers Removing Police from Traffic Enforcement: A Step Towards Reform or Lawlessness?
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Posted 101 days ago
Los Angeles is considering removing police from traffic enforcement, a move that has raised concerns about public safety and law enforcement reform.
In a unanimous decision, the Los Angeles City Council approved a study aimed at determining how to implement additional speed bumps, roundabouts, and other modifications to streets to curb speeding and improve driving safety. The proposal is part of a larger effort to reform policing and limit how often police pull people over for low-level offenses.
The decision has been met with both support and criticism. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson said that Los Angeles could lead the nation in this effort, while others have expressed concerns about the potential for increased lawlessness and decreased public safety.
Activists and advocates from the Push L.A. coalition have expressed cautious optimism about the vote, acknowledging it as a significant step but remaining concerned about potential bureaucratic obstacles. However, they have also pledged to maintain pressure on officials to prevent the study's findings from being ignored.
Interim chief Dominic Choi said that the police department's job is public safety, and they will use the tools given to them to improve public safety. He added that if restrictions are put on them, he will encourage officers to adapt to the changes.
The proposal has also raised questions about the role of police in society and the potential for unarmed civilian teams to take over most traffic duties. Some have argued that this would reduce the potential for violent encounters between police and civilians, while others have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of such teams.
As the study moves forward, it remains to be seen how this proposal will impact public safety and law enforcement reform in Los Angeles. However, it is clear that this is a significant step in the ongoing effort to reform policing and address concerns about police violence and racial bias.
Sources:
zerohedge.com
wnd.com
rumble.com
In a unanimous decision, the Los Angeles City Council approved a study aimed at determining how to implement additional speed bumps, roundabouts, and other modifications to streets to curb speeding and improve driving safety. The proposal is part of a larger effort to reform policing and limit how often police pull people over for low-level offenses.
The decision has been met with both support and criticism. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson said that Los Angeles could lead the nation in this effort, while others have expressed concerns about the potential for increased lawlessness and decreased public safety.
Activists and advocates from the Push L.A. coalition have expressed cautious optimism about the vote, acknowledging it as a significant step but remaining concerned about potential bureaucratic obstacles. However, they have also pledged to maintain pressure on officials to prevent the study's findings from being ignored.
Interim chief Dominic Choi said that the police department's job is public safety, and they will use the tools given to them to improve public safety. He added that if restrictions are put on them, he will encourage officers to adapt to the changes.
The proposal has also raised questions about the role of police in society and the potential for unarmed civilian teams to take over most traffic duties. Some have argued that this would reduce the potential for violent encounters between police and civilians, while others have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of such teams.
As the study moves forward, it remains to be seen how this proposal will impact public safety and law enforcement reform in Los Angeles. However, it is clear that this is a significant step in the ongoing effort to reform policing and address concerns about police violence and racial bias.
Sources:
zerohedge.com
wnd.com
rumble.com
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