There’s “no consistent association” between police funding and crime rates across the country, according to a published study by University of Toronto researchers.

  • @[email protected]
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    68 months ago

    I think the theory is there is some level of “deterrent” at play here. Always seemed like a stretch, and this just looks to reinforce that.

    • Drusas
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      8 months ago

      Pretty sure all it really deters is speeding within eyesight of the police car.

    • @[email protected]
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      18 months ago

      There can be a deterrent effect in very specific situations. At crowded public events, like a parade, a police presence can lower crime at that event. Sometimes. But otherwise, police don’t work like that.