{"id":2105347,"date":"2023-11-21T19:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T00:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-doc-sheds-light-on-dangerous-impact-of-defund-the-police-movement\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T19:25:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T00:25:47","slug":"new-doc-sheds-light-on-dangerous-impact-of-defund-the-police-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-doc-sheds-light-on-dangerous-impact-of-defund-the-police-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"New Doc Sheds Light On Dangerous Impact Of \u2018Defund The Police\u2019 Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-doc-sheds-light-on-dangerous-impact-of-defund-the-police-movement%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2105347&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Not Enough Police in Austin to Handle Multiple Major Emergencies, Documentary\u200c Reveals<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is a dire shortage of police officers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Austin<\/a> to effectively respond to multiple major \u200demergencies, a consequence of the 2020 \u200cmovement to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/defund-the-police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defund the police<\/a>,\u201d according to a gripping new documentary from The Daily \u200dCaller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Titled\u200d \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lawless.dailycaller.com\/optin1693416044525?sl=dailywire\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lawless<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,\u201d this eye-opening documentary delves into the repercussions of the anti-police movement that swept\u200c the nation following the tragic death of George Floyd in \u2062May 2020. One of\u200d the cities\u200b investigated by Daily Caller reporters was Austin, Texas, where the city council <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2020\/08\/13\/austin-city-council-cut-police-budget-defund\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">voted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  to slash the police budget by a third in August 2020 amidst \u200ca surge of \u2063anti-police sentiment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although Austin later reversed \u200bits decision \u200dand restored some funding to \u200cthe police department, it continues to grapple with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-seattle-boy-watches-father-die-as-staffing-shortage-likely-delayed-first-responders\/\" title=\"Report: Seattle Boy Watches Father Die as Staffing Shortage Likely Delayed First Responders\">severe staffing shortages<\/a>, leading to the abrupt resignation of its chief of police <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/austin-police-chief-abruptly-retires-staffing-shortages-lack-police-union-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in August<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. As of September, Austin was at least 300 officers short of its full staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cWe are not a city that can handle parallel critical incidents,\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">warned Matt Mackowiak, co-founder of Save Austin Now, in \u200can interview with The Daily Caller. <strong>\u201cIf we get to a situation where we have a\u2062 serious bank \u200crobbery in North Austin, and something happening at \u2064 [Austin City Limits Music Festival] at the \u200csame time, we will not have enough police officers to respond to both incidents.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK \u200cOUT THE DAILY WIRE BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING \u200dGUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save Austin Now is a nonpartisan group <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveaustinnow.com\/who-we-are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dedicated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  to\u2063 addressing\u2062 the challenges facing Austin, including homelessness, \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stimulus-update-montana-residents-have-through-the-end-of-month-to-apply-for-tax-rebate-worth-up-to-675\/\" title=\"Montana residents can apply for tax rebate up to 5 until end of month.\">high property taxes<\/a>, and \u2062crime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The budget cuts in Austin were part of a broader national movement by some Democrat politicians, such as Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), who advocated for defunding and dismantling police departments across the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meanwhile, police departments nationwide have struggled \u200bto maintain full staffing levels due to a surge in resignations and a decline in new recruits. \u200dThe Daily Caller documentary features interviews \u200cwith law enforcement officials, politicians, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuomo-to-partially-reopen-indoor-dining-in-nyc-for-valentines-day-if-positivity-rates-hold\/\" title=\"Cuomo To Partially Reopen Indoor Dining In NYC For Valentine\u2019s Day, \u2018If Positivity Rates Hold\u2019\">small business owners<\/a>, shedding light on the crisis in policing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/get.dailywire.com\/subscribe\/plus?_gl=1*1xtnwi0*_ga*NzM5MDUwMzIuMTY5OTAxNTg3Mg..*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTcwMDU2OTYyOS42NS4xLjE3MDA1NzA1NjcuNTIuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GET 50% OFF DAILYWIRE+ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cI want to signal \u2062a crisis,\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">declared\u200d Fraternal Order of Police \u200bPresident \u2064Patrick Yoes. <strong>\u201cOur profession relies on \u200bthe best and brightest stepping \u2062up\u200c and taking on this\u2064 job. However, due to recent events and the resulting turmoil, we are currently facing \u2063a manpower\u200c crisis.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Daily \u2062Caller promises that this \u2062film \u201cwill \u2063expose the true human cost \u200dof turning against law enforcement. We are traveling across \u2062the country to uncover the terror unleashed upon American cities as a result of the \u2018Defund the Police\u2019 movement. We will shed light on how this movement gained such power and give a voice to the forgotten men and \u200bwomen who bear the brunt of the violence in their daily lives.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRAILER: <\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2063can Austin address the \u200bpressing issue of the critical shortage of law enforcement personnel and ensure \u2063public safety in the \u2063city<\/h2>\n<p><span>  &#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dedicated to promoting public \u2064safety and quality\u2062 of life in Austin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They have been advocating for increased police funding and recruitment efforts to address the critical shortage of law enforcement personnel\u200d in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The repercussions of\u200d the decreased police presence in Austin are far-reaching.\u200d The documentary highlights incidents where the lack of police resources has\u2062 resulted in delayed response \u200dtimes and compromised public safety. The city&#8217;s \u2064ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-doc-sheds-light-on-dangerous-impact-of-defund-the-police-movement\/\" title=\"New Doc Sheds Light On Dangerous Impact Of \u2018Defund The Police\u2019 Movement\">effectively handle multiple major emergencies<\/a> \u2064has been severely hampered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u2063implications of inadequate police staffing are evident in the statement made by Matt Mackowiak. His warning about the potential consequences of\u200b parallel critical incidents without enough police\u2062 officers to respond is a wake-up call for the city. It\u2063 raises significant concerns about the safety and well-being of Austin residents in emergency situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The documentary also sheds light on the challenges faced by the Austin Police\u200d Department (APD) in recruitment efforts. The negative sentiment towards law enforcement following the defund the police\u200d movement has\u200d made it difficult to\u2063 attract qualified candidates. The uncertainty surrounding future funding and support has\u2063 further exacerbated \u200cthe issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Efforts to address the staffing shortage have been made, with the city council reinstating \u200dsome of the funding that was initially\u2064 cut. However, rebuilding \u200cthe police force to \u2063its full capacity will\u2063 take time \u200dand concerted efforts.\u200b The urgent need for police\u2064 officers remains, and Austin cannot afford to delay in addressing \u200cthis pressing issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The documentary serves as\u2064 a powerful reminder of\u2064 the importance of\u2062 a well-funded and properly staffed police department. It highlights the crucial role that law enforcement \u2063plays in ensuring public safety and responding \u2062to emergencies. The incidents presented in the \u200cdocumentary\u2062 demonstrate\u200c the real-life \u200cconsequences of defunding the police without considering the potential ramifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While\u2064 discussions about police reform and finding alternative approaches to public safety \u200care\u200c certainly valid, it\u200d is essential to carefully\u2063 consider the implications \u2063and ensure that the necessary\u2064 resources are in place to maintain public order and protect the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Austin, like many other cities grappling with similar challenges,\u2063 must find\u2062 a balance \u2064between addressing \u2062community concerns and \u2062maintaining a sufficient level\u2064 of police presence. It is crucial to allocate resources responsibly\u200c and support \u2062law enforcement \u2063agencies in their mission to protect \u200band serve the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Lawless \u2062documentary serves as a call to action\u2064 for Austin \u200dand cities across the nation to re-evaluate\u2063 their approach to \u200bpublic safety. It emphasizes the need for collaboration and constructive dialogue to find solutions\u200c that prioritize the\u2064 well-being \u2063of the community while ensuring \u2063adequate police resources are in place to \u200bhandle multiple \u2063major emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultimately, the safety and security of a city depend \u2063on its ability to effectively respond to emergencies and maintain law and order. It is imperative \u2062that \u2064Austin addresses the\u200d shortage of \u2062police \u2063officers and takes the necessary steps to provide a safe environment for its residents.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are not enough police in Austin to handle multiple major emergencies as a result of the 2020 movement to \u201cdefund the police,\u201d according to a new documentary from The Daily Caller. The documentary, called \u201c Lawless ,\u201d examines the effects of the anti-police movement across the country in the wake of the death of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":2105348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2105347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/200"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2105347"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105347\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2105348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2105347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2105347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2105347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}