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

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I believe there should be a focus on psychology when police are in training

Along with extended time training hand-to-hand combat. To prepare officers for real life situations, the time for the academy needs to be extended. As well as funding for programs for social departments.

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