Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

No, but social and community based program should still be established.

What alternative strategies can you think of that might make your community feel safer and more supported?

In what ways have you observed police presence affecting your community, positively or negatively?

Do you think investing in housing and job programs could reduce crime more effectively than increased policing?

How important do you believe mental health services are in reducing the need for traditional policing?

What are your thoughts on the role of police in schools versus more counselors or youth programs?

Can you imagine a situation where a social worker, rather than a police officer, could be more effective in responding?

How do you feel about the balance between public safety and community support in your own neighborhood?

What kind of community services do you think could benefit from increased funding to prevent crime?

Have you or someone you know ever needed help that the police weren't equipped to provide?

How would your community change if more money was spent on social programs instead of on policing?