4/1/19War on Drugs – Practical and Proven Solutions--treat addiction as the medical condition that it is instead of as a crime--Drug Court – Alby Zweig--rehabilitation is more effective for addicts --Syringe Exchange Programs--highly effective and cost effective way to reduce spread of HIV and save money --Reclassification--change the class of the drug (schedule 1, schedule 2)--Decriminalization--does not mean legalize, but removes it from being part of the criminal justice system--Legalization*Portugal decriminalized all drugs – significant decline in sexual disease and other harmful factors--Harm ReductionPolice--why should we pay attention to the police?--they have the power--Most police officers don’t live in the cities they serve--Due to relatively low pay & segregation--Can cause racial tension--Ferguson, MO = 66% Black population/11% police.--Recruitment problem hurts diversity of police-Why is diversity important?--Builds trust (especially important between police and community)--Adds different points of view, which are valuable in any workplace--Female cops --fewer people shot--fewer complaints--fewer injuries--Less likely to get sued--male officers 9 times more likely--Female cops are shown to be better at de-escalation and several other things that are qualities of a good police**Toxic masculinity is not welcoming to women and many are discouraged from continuingCollege Grad--advantages--Better communication skills--Write better reports--display clearer thinking, better understanding of policing and justice system--And many many more!Gender Diversity + College education--Reduces violence between cops and citizens--Reduces lawsuits--Save tax payers money--Increases community support--Criminal mental health program in Miami-Dade seen as a model for
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