Defunding the Police – The History, Racism, and Reimagining Public Safety
In this final episode of The Miss Information Podcast, Zee unpacks the controversial call to defund the police. What does it actually mean, and why is it so divisive? Exploring the historical roots of systemic racism and corruption within U.S. policing, Zee highlights how events like the murder of George Floyd have reignited demands for change.
From the origins of policing in slave patrols to the inefficiencies of modern reforms like body cameras and implicit bias training, this episode examines why activists argue that reallocating funds to education, housing, and mental health services could better serve communities. Zee also tackles misconceptions around defunding, showing how less policing doesn’t necessarily mean more crime, and explains why dismissing this movement without understanding its history can reflect privilege and a lack of awareness.
Join Zee as she reimagines public safety and explores what true accountability looks like in this thought-provoking episode.
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