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476. What Are the Police for, Anyway?

Sep 23, 2021 · 00:45:58
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  • US policing is an outlier with over 1000 fatal shootings annually.
  • Factors include armed populace, fragile mental health, and car culture.
  • Racism and low public confidence question policing's role and effectiveness.

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