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by pavlov 864 days ago
When did this change happen? Is there some evidence that it would be the cause?
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In Minneapolis, police staffing is at historic lows, well below the statutory requirement for number of officers.

https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-staffing-leve...

Under De Blasio, NYPD starting protesting oversight with work 'slowdowns'

" was a warning to the public as well, criminologists say, with Lynch alluding to the "Ferguson effect" argument, in which police pull back on acting, leading to a work slowdown because of criticism or administrative decisions perceived to endanger their well being on the streets."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-union-suggests-w...