defund the police

Some local politicians said they would cut funds allocated toward policing to boost social services. But a year later, those budgets have been restored or are even bigger

If calls to “defund the police” and divert funds to nonpolicing efforts are successful, what happens to rapists and sex offenders?

Nearly a month after protesters started camping out outside New York City Hall to call for defunding of the police department, uniformed officers with riot shields moved in to clear out tents and people early Wednesday in a planned operation. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the decision was made after the location had less protestors and more homeless individuals. Katherine...

Christy Lopez of the Georgetown Law Center says the call to defund the police is about realigning resources to people who may not have a badge and a gun — but who play a different role in keeping communities safe. That could include the people behind mental health services and other community resources. But she said calls to simply cut...

Hundreds of ‘Defund the NYPD’ protesters remain camped out at City Hall despite the city budget passing — a budget that cut the NYPD budget by $1 billion. Tracie Strahan reports.

The $88.1 billion proposed budget includes deep cuts to the police department as demanded by #DefundNYPD protesters but they say it doesn’t go far enough. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.

New York City lawmakers on Tuesday to approve shifting $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year, acknowledging protesters’ demands to cut police spending — but falling short of what activists sought.

A week after a “defund NYPD” protest became a full-blown occupation outside City Hall, New York City officials have agreed on a $88.1 billion proposed budget that includes deep cuts to the police department and other city agencies, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, but protesters say it’s not enough. “We have reached an agreement with City Council,” de Blasio…

Protesters have gathered in front of City Hall, pushing for changes to the city’s budget plan, namely defunding the NYPD. The City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on budget cuts, including to the NYPD. Rana Novini with the latest.

On the eve of a budget showdown, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the City is prepared to meet the demands of protesters by cutting $1 billion from the New York City Police Department. Negotiations are expected up to the last minute on a highly scrutinized budget forced to respond to the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic and weeks of protests…

Police reform advocates started camping out in front of City Hall late Tuesday. They are for $1 billion in cuts to the nearly $6 billion NYPD budget.

A large group of protesters gathered outside City Hall to call for the city to defund the NYPD, repeal 50-A, and dismiss any officers involved in civilian injuries or deaths, John Chandler reports

NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea speaks with Melissa Russo about efforts to reducing funding for the NYPD.