PNolan, relying on over exaggerated misconception of news reports are invalid arguments. Data is more accurate than opinion. De-funding police to avoid state policing when crime is up won't solve issues. Healthy community looks like this: 

1. Respectful solutions to reduce mutiple issues. Look at all factors:drug/alcohol; Poverty in education; cost of living
2. Moral corrupt of thoughts to abuse others, actions displayed to make this true. 
3. ACE factors. Lack of positive interventions. 
4. Disconnection of systems governing an entire community. 
5. Failing to abide by laws, choosing to disregard laws that impact others, thus we need police to allow accountability so victims even if poor have access to fair justice. 
6. Hold attorneys to the ethical rules, laws of the state; hold accountable Judges that allows repeated convicted felons on streets.
7. Better monitoring for those that need interventions for mental health, rehab, other classes, ex parenting classes Sadly this lacks.