There’s “no consistent association” between police funding and crime rates across the country, according to a published study by University of Toronto researchers.

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    10 months ago

    There can be a deterrent effect in very specific situations. At crowded public events, like a parade, a police presence can lower crime at that event. Sometimes. But otherwise, police don’t work like that.