What do calls to defund, disband or dismantle police forces really mean?

A growing number of protesters and public officials say resources now allotted to police departments should be shifted towards issues like mental health, homelessness, and conflict resolution. Others say that police departments need to be taken apart and rebuilt to better serve their communities. Here’s a look at what calls to defund, disband or dismantle police really mean.June 9, 2020